Criticizing to destroy is easy, thinking in order to build is much more difficult to achieve

I have learned that one should say "Peace!" to those who shout their hatred for one's being and presence or at one's passage.

We are not competing for the good when we only compete for numbers, being preoccupied with how many converts we are gaining. The true competition for good only happens when we are implementing our values of justice.

The most dangerous prisons are those with invisible bars

We must master our egoism, and through this mastery, step outside ourselves and educate ourselves in giving. Fasting requires that we rediscover all that is alive around us, and reconcile ourselves with our environment.

A time will come when you're going to be numerous but your impact in the world will be like nothing

Discomfort levels in our societies are rising, or so it would seem. In theory, we invoke diversity and tolerance. But in real life, we raise our hackles and withdraw into ourselves.