�gAll major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.�h

�gI believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own limited experience I have found that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the principal source of success in life. Since we are not solely material creatures, it is a mistake to place all our hopes for happiness on external development alone. The key is to develop inner peace.�h

�gBe kind whenever possible. It is always possible.�h

�gI believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, we all are seeking something better in life. So, I think, the very motion of our life is towards happiness�c�h

�gHappiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.�h

�gRemember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.�h

�gI find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.�h

�gOur prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can�ft help them, at least don�ft hurt them.�h

�gIf you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.�h

�gThis is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.�h

�gIf you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.�h

�gIf you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.�h

�gIf you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.�h

�gAs human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery�c we have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace. The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion and a sense of universal responsibility are the sources of peace and happiness.�h

�gIn the practice of tolerance, one�fs enemy is the best teacher.�h

�gOpen your arms to change, but don�ft let go of your values.�h

�gIt is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives. If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them.�h

�gAll major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness �c the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.�h

�gIt is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.�h

�gHappiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.�h

�gLove and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.�h

�gWe can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.�h

�gMy religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.�h

�gBe kind whenever possible.It is always possible.�h

�gOld friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day.�h

�gOur prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can�ft help them, at least don�ft hurt them.�h

�gSleep is the best meditation.�h

�gSometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.�h

�gThe purpose of our lives is to be happy.�h

�gThe roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.�h

�gThe ultimate authority must always rest with the individual�fs own reason and critical analysis.�h

�gThere is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.�h

�gThis is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.�h

�gToday, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life.�h

�gWe can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.�h

�gWe can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.�h

�gWhere ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.�h

�gWhether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn�ft anyone who doesn�ft appreciate kindness and compassion.�h

�gWith realization of one�fs own potential and self-confidence in one�fs ability, one can build a better world.�h