A disciplined mind brings happiness.
Through effort you will cross any raging flood, through energy you will pass any sorrow.
At the bottom of things, most people want to be understood and appreciated.
Do not close your eyes before suffering. Find ways to be with those who are suffering by all means, Including personal contact and visits, images, sound. By such means, awaken yourself and others to the reality of suffering in the world.
Man should make himself a lot of good karma.
It is more important to prevent animal suffering, rather than sit to contemplate the evils of the universe praying in the company of priests.