The compassionate actions of a Buddha are essential to reforming and revitalizing society.

Coming to know one another based on a shared humanity through dialogue is the key to breaking down the walls of isolation and reversing the decline of life-to-life bonds among human beings.

I'm a perfectionist, so doing a high quality, high caliber television show with great actors makes me feel like there's this whole world of television that I've never experienced.

How many Buddhists does it take to change a lightbulb? Many in body, one in mind.

I had done the child acting thing, which is pretty much learning your lines, standing there looking natural, and having fun.

In Garden Party or 40 Days and 40 Nights, I played characters who people dont necessarily like; I just find some humanity in them.

I'm not very good at dating. I'm very decisive. If I like someone, then they're my boyfriend. It's pretty straightforward.

Accidents don't happen to people who take accidents as a personal insult.

Surplus meant unnecessary. Not required.You couldn’t be a Surplus if you were needed by someone else. You couldn’t be a Surplus if you were loved.

Everyone ought to bear patiently the results of his own conduct.

The great advantage about telling the truth is that nobody ever believes it.

New York is the true City of Light in any season.

Strong families cultivate an attribute of effective communication. They talk out their problems, make plans together, and cooperate toward common objectives.

Eliminating spin improves transparency and trust.

Why did you choose to stay here?" (...) "I don't know," he said. "It's as if there's more oxygen here.

The prisoner grows to love his chains.

Unite; for combination is stronger than witchcraft.