I'm nothing special, just an ordinary human being. That's why I always describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk.

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.

Don’t try to be just a success

Men did stupid things when they got romantic ideas in their heads.

I've decided something: Commercial things really do stink. As soon as it becomes commercial for a mass market it really stinks.

My daughter very independent. But if she's upset about something, she will absolutely let me know. She's great - a real tough cookie.

It is impossible for us to break the law. We can only break ourselves against the law.

Peace is a civil right which makes other human rights possible. Peace is a precondition for our existence. Peace permits our continued existence.

It is important that karate can be practiced by the young and old, men and women alike.

People are going to do stupid things, but you don't take away the freedom because somebody makes a stupid decision.

I am what I wanted and I want what I am.

The crucial differences which distinguish human societies and human beings are not biological. They are cultural.