The true essence of humankind is kindness. There are other qualities which come from education or knowledge, but it is essential, if one wishes to be a genuine human being and impart satisfying meaning to one's existence, to have a good heart.

Just as a mother would protect with her life her own son, her only son, so one should cultivate an unbounded mind towards all beings, and loving-kindness towards all the world.

A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.

The problem with the world is that we draw the circle of our family too small.

Never be so busy as not to think of others.

The dying, the cripple, the mental, the unwanted, the unloved - they are Jesus in disguise.