Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.

When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways--either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength.

Look at situations from all angles, and you will become more open.

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.

Being aware of a single shortcoming within yourself is far more useful than being aware of a thousand in someone else.

Happiness is not something ready made.
It comes from your own actions.

With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.

Be kind whenever possible.
It is always possible.

World peace begins with inner peace.

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

It is worth remembering that the time of greatest gain in terms of wisdom and inner strength is often that of greatest difficulty.

In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.

Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day.

This is my simple religion.

No need for temples.

No need for complicated philosophy.

Your own mind, your own heart is the temple.

Your philosophy is simple kindness.

Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.

The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life.

It should be something useful, something good.

We must each lead a way of life with self-awareness and compassion, to do as much as we can. Then, whatever happens we will have no regrets.

If you are helping someone and expecting something in return, you are doing business, not kindness.

Do not let the behaviour of others destroy your inner peace.

There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.

When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.

Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that is very important for good health.

There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.

When you think everything is someone else's fault, you will suffer a lot.

When you realize that everything springs only from yourself, you will learn both peace and joy.

Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.

The best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

The greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion.

The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.

The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.

Compassion is by nature gentle, peaceful, and soft, but it is very powerful.

Because we all share this small planet Earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. That is not just a dream, but a necessity.

In order to lead a meaningful life,
you need to cherish others,
pay attention to human values
and try to cultivate inner peace.

Choose to be optimistic,
it feels better.

Giving material goods is one form of generosity, but one can extend an attitude of generosity into all one's behavior. Being kind, attentive, and honest in dealing with others, offering praise where it is due, giving comfort and advice where they are needed, and simply sharing one's time with someone - all these are forms of generosity, and they do not require any particular level of material wealth.

True change is within;
leave the outside as it is.

When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.

When you talk,
you are only repeating what you already know.

But if you listen,
you may learn something new.

Calm brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health.

Silence is sometimes the best answer.

Love is the absence of judgment.

My religion is very simple.
My religion is kindness.

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.