When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.
When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us. When our community is in a state of peace, it can share that peace with neighboring communities.
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
The way to overcome negative thoughts and destructive emotions is to develop opposing, positive emotions that are stronger and more powerful.
The way to change others' minds is with affection, and not anger.
The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power but warm-heartedness.
The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.
The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one's life.
The huge gap between rich and poor, globally and within nations, is not only morally wrong; it is also a source of practical problems.
The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion, and a concern for others.
Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.
Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
Realising one’s own potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world… That sort of confidence is an awareness of one’s own potential. On that basis, human beings can transform themselves by increasing the good qualities and reducing negative qualities.
People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.
Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
My religion is simple, my religion is kindness.
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.
In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
If we are to create a more peaceful world, made up of peaceful individuals, we need a greater concern for others: altruism. That gives inner strength, self-confidence.
If someone does not smile at you, be generous and offer your own smile. Nobody needs a smile more than the one that cannot smile to others.
I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness... the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
