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

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?

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?

How wonderful will it be when all beings experience each other as limbs on the one body of life.

When you don't know a thing, learn. When you know the truth, teach.

Our trust goes beyond the darkness.

Terrorism is a big danger to Pakistan's independence. We will fight this danger for the sake of independence of Pakistan and will defeat it at all levels.

In the face of adversity, you find out if you're a fighter or a quitter. It's all about getting up after you've been knocked down.

We applaud Congress for extending equitable abortion coverage to female Peace Corps volunteers.

When once I got to America I fell in love with hippie culture, and I've always wanted to live in the country and grow organic vegetables.

When the right moment appears, the key is to not let it pass.

I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.

So are you bisexual?” I had asked, and Todd had laughed at my insistence on label. “I guess I'm bipossible,” he had said.

What's important to me is that I put messages out, whether it's a TED talk, whether it's a book.