Potency does not mean being unnecessarily aggressive; one has to be wise.

People don't respond just because you are fighting for the truth. They take their interests into account.

Religion helps you relate with the universe. Buddha was indifferent to the concept of god yet he gave us values.

I am not an individualist in the Western sense. Collectivism can become oppressive when it tries to dictate; the rights of the two should not clash.

Quran says do not abuse others' gods, they will abuse Allah. But most people do not believe in this... they feel their way is the only right one. This is to maintain religious hegemony.

To protect one's identity is a Constitutional right.

Jihad is nothing but making efforts to realise goodness in life.

Weapons are less harmful than words.

Times change and we should change and grow, and yet be proud of our legacy.

History is full of instances of people who challenged the mighty forces of evil and they were not only fighting a lonely battle but were left alone to die.

Real 'imaan' is faith in humanity, so those who deny goodness are kafirs.

You may not have the power to control whatever happens to you, but you have the power to stop it from affecting your sense of style.

Mindfulness isn't difficult, we just need to remember to do it.

The most reckless and treacherous of all theorists is he who professes to let facts and figures speak for themselves.

Knowing how to keep a friend is more important than gaining a new one.

Mission means inviting all the peoples of the earth to hear the music of God's future and dance to it today.

Know why I smile so much out there? It's because I'm having so much fun.

Look at the big picture of the wheel of life. Above it, there is a Buddha. He is pointing, not towards the wheel, but away from it. He is indicating that there is something else - nirvana.

Who has that perfect faith and trust? Only such a person with that faith and trust can be enlightened.

I do think that there's very little coverage of a lot of the people on Hillary Clinton's side that aren't - well, let's just start with Hillary Clinton, herself who lies for a living.

It's a good feeling to see the kids try to make it, try to get to the big leagues. Everyone here has an opportunity to achieve his dream. I was lucky I was able to achieve my dream.