All happiness comes from the desire for others to be happy.

All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure for others.

It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?

As long as space abides and as long as the world abides, so long may I abide, destroying the sufferings of the world.

All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness. All those who are happy in the world are so as a result of their desire for the happiness of others.

It is natural for the immature to harm others. Getting angry with them is like resenting a fire for burning.

Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals.

May those whose hell it is to hate and hurt be turned into lovers bringing flowers.

May the pain of every living creature be completely cleared away. May I be the doctor and the medicine and may I be the nurse for all sick beings in the world until everyone is healed.

We are all slaves of our own actions. Why be angry with anyone else?

All the harm, fear, and suffering in the world are caused by attachment to the self: Why should I hold on to this great demon?

My parents used to take me to the pet department and tell me it was a zoo.

Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Spirit he cannot enter the kingdom of God. No one is excepted, not [even] the infant.

When you're not working with the same people, you tend to sound different. Even if my personality is the same, it's reflected off different people.

I've got the luxury to tailor make the songs so I can sing them.

There's another girl who was going to play Hilary Faye and luckily she wound up not doing it.

Most of us, I suspect, prefer our teachers to be of the Nice Guy variety.

If you have to tell someone they call the shots, they're not really calling the shots.

Lead worshipers: Our primary task is simply to help others worship.

I've been influenced heavily by great soul artists. I see myself as a soul singer. I sing from my soul - I write from my soul.

God knows His own. It is well that He does, for sometimes it would be difficult for us to determine who are His!