“It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on.”

“That is what compassion does. It challenges our assumptions, our sense of self-limitation, worthlessness, of not having a place in the world, our feelings of loneliness and estrangement. These are narrow, constrictive states of mind. As we develop compassion, our hearts open.”

“You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.”

“Don’t focus on negative things; focus on the positive, and you will flourish.”

Never apologize for being sensitive or emotional. It’s a sign that you have big heart, and that you aren’t afraid to let others see it. Showing your emotions is a sign of strength. 

“The word ‘happy’ would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.”

“Any alleged right of one man, which necessitates the violation of the rights of another isn’t and can’t be a right.”

ON CHILDREN

“Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.”

Every family has a person who breaks the chain of poverty, Be that person to your family.

A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.

“War does not determine who is right — only who is left.”