I am a firm believer in the importance of democracy, not only as the ultimate goal, but also as an essential part of the process.

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

The purpose of our lives is to be happy-Dalai Lama

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.

There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live.

Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness. Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.

Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.

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

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

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

Is there any holy beings like human beings?

You can use the stumbling blocks to build your success.

My love is like a magical dancing spirit. It is mighty but affable

No matter your circumstance, there is hope, strength, and courage to be found.

Love is next to Godliness with certain safeguards.

A warrior feeds his body well; he trains it; works on it. Where he lacks knowledge, he studies. But above all he must believe. He must believe in his strength of will, of purpose, of heart and soul.

A bullet from a gun does not make a distinction between practice and combat. You are training to be one and the same way in your life

I certainly was one of the instigators in the 1960s of freedom of expression.

You have to always look ahead, always be positive. It's your choice, your destiny. You have to enjoy life.

These are true felicities. No joy beyond these joys. Love is the only ecstasy, everything else weeps