Children, we must cultivate reverence towards all great masters, monks and gurus.

Be like the honeybee who gathers only nectar wherever it goes. Seek the goodness that is found in everyone.

Most people are concerned only with what they can get from the world, but it is what we are able to give to others that determines the quality of our life

When humanity serves Nature, Nature serves humanity. When we serve animals and plants, they too serve us in return.

Make a firm decision: 'Whatever happens, I will be happy. I will be strong. God is always with me.'

Happiness depends on how you accept, understand and surrender to situations.

Learn to be thankful to everyone, to the entire creation, even to your enemy and also to those who insult, because they all help you to grow

Our attitude should be: Whatever happens I will remain strong, courageous and happy.

Whether we laugh or cry, the days are going to pass by. So why not choose to laugh?

Don't be discouraged by your incapacity to dispel darkness from the world. Light your little candle and step forward.

Those that have an attitude of service towards others are the beauty of society.

Ignorance might be bliss. But self-forgetfulness is pure ecstasy.

. . .after the shadows comes light.

Dictatorship is a story about death of others who turn out to be you coincidently.

To die laughing must be the most glorious of all glorious deaths!

I would like to think I am feminist in some sorts.

There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one.

I ordinarily do one film a year and the rest of the time I'm at home with the kids. Even when I am working I'm still basically at home and with the kids. I've never left them to go to work.

Emotion and thinking are not distinct substances.

It is so seldom in this world that things come just when they are wanted.

If I've learned one thing, it's 'don't tell the truth.' Lies keep you together.