“The spirit of democracy is not a mechanical thing to be adjusted by abolition of forms. It requires change of heart.”

“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.”

“Don’t be afraid to start over. This time you’re not starting from scratch, you’re starting from experience.”

I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?

Being Human is Given. But keeping our Humanity is a Choice.

Silence isn’t empty. It’s full of answers

“Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions.”

Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.

Love Me or Hate Me

There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become family.

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

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart”