There are no greater treasures than the highest human qualities such as compassion, courage and hope. Not even tragic accident or disaster can destroy such treasures of the heart.
Undisturbed calmness of mind is attained by cultivating friendliness towards the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous and indifference towards the wicked.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
There are words which sever hearts more than sharp swords; there are words the point of which sting the heart through the course of a whole life.
Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.

