Silence is essential. We need silence just as much as we need air, just as much as plants need light. If our minds are crowded with words and thoughts, there is no space for us.

Knowing that anger makes me ugly, I smile instead. I return to myself and meditate on love.

You have to do it by yourself. You can not do it alone.

To think in terms of either pessimism or optimism oversimplifies the truth. The problem is to see reality as it is. A pessimistic attitude can never create the calm and serene smile which blossoms on the lips of Bodhisattvas and all those who obtain the way.

Because you are alive, everything is possible.

Whenever anger comes up, take out a mirror and look at yourself. When you are angry, you are not very beautiful.

Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.