There are no accidents, only encounters with destiny!

If enough people are sensitive to the tragedy of Tibet, I think it will produce a change politically as well. But furthermore, it's important for the people in Tibet. Now communication is such [that] people know what is happening. Even Tibetan people would know that the Interfaith or the international group of religious people - that everybody who is religious is taking up their cause. It would help them a lot if we give them courage, and that in itself is enough.

I would say to [Chinese government], You don't need Tibet really. You don't need all the problems Tibet creates for you. It's so small, so far away. Give them their religious freedom and I know that they wouldn't misuse it.

No one is as capable of gratitude as one who has escaped the kingdom of night.

For in my tradition, as a Jew, I believe that whatever we receive we must share.

You shouldn’t act as a spokesperson for someone who’s trying to impose his will on you.

We didn't really differ [with Frank Moore Cross] because we have the same love of the text. We share that love.