On Peace:
“Compassion, forgiveness, these are the real, ultimate sources of power for peace and success in life.”
“If an individual has a calm state of mind, that person's attitudes and views will be calm and tranquil even in the presence of great agitation.”
“One of the secrets of inner peace is the practice of compassion.”
“The greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.”“Peace, in the sense of the absence of war, is of little value to someone who is dying of hunger or cold. It will not remove the pain of torture inflicted on a prisoner of conscience. It does not comfort those who have lost their loved ones in floods caused by senseless deforestation in a neighboring country. Peace can only last where human rights are respected, where the people are fed, and where individuals and nations are free.”
On Patience:
“Who provides the opportunity to cultivate patience? Not our friends. Our enemies give us the most crucial chances to grow.”
