“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.”

ON CHILDREN

“If you’re in the luckiest one percent of humanity, you owe it to the rest of humanity to think about the other 99 percent.”

“Characterize people by their actions, and you will never be fooled by their words.”

Time is Precious, Make Sure You Spend it with the Right People

“Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.”

“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.”

Anyone can buy a good house, but good neighbors are priceless.

 “For attractive lips, speak words of kindness…

Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.

“We should respect all religions and just believe in peace, kindness and harmony.”

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”