The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves.

The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be.

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

A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.

It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.

Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be.

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

Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.

World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.

Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.

Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.

Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

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

This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

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

Through violence, you may solve one problem, but you sow the seeds for another.

Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.