We need faith, not because there are beings who will punish us or reward us, but because gods are a wonderful way of describing things that are happening to us.

Use a mirror in difficult times. You will see both cause and resolution.

All teachings are mere references. The true experience is living your own life. Then, even the holiest of words are only words.

Those who don't know how to suffer are the worst off. There are times when the only correct thing we can do is to bear out troubles until a better day.

Cooperation with others. Perception, experience, tenacity. Know when to lead and when to follow.

Worry is an addiction that interferes with compassion.

Only when peace lives within each of us, will it live outside of us. We must be the wombs for a new harmony. When it is small, peace is fragile. Like a baby, it needs nurturing attention. We must protect peace from violence and perversion if it is to grow. We must be strong to do this. But force, even in the name of honor, is always tragic. Instead, we must use the strength of wisdom and conscience. Only that power can nurture peace in this difficult time.