Realize that change - whilst we want it to happen fast - is usually the result of a great deal of work, and often comes as a result of a series of compromises (so long as we do not compromise our values).

Especially now when views are becoming more polarized, we must work to understand each other across political, religious and national boundaries.

If you catch somebody doing something wrong, he will just cringe away and curl up. He will not listen anymore. Instead, he will think of how he can counterattack.

Nothing is more precious than your baby.

Chimps are unbelievably like us - in biological, non-verbal ways. They can be loving and compassionate and yet they have a dark side... 98 per cent of our DNA is the same. The difference is that we have developed language - we can teach about things that aren't there, plan for the future, discuss, share ideas

Young people, when informed and empowered, when they realize that what they do truly makes a difference, can indeed change the world.

We have the choice to use the gift of our life to make the world a better place--or not to bother