“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” “Through difficult experiences, life sometimes becomes more meaningful.” “It is the enemy who can truly teach us to practice the virtues of compassion and tolerance.” “What I believe, according to my own experience, is that a calm, peaceful mind is a very important element for sustaining the body in a balanced way.” “So the first step in seeking happiness is learning. We first have to learn how negative emotions and behaviours are harmful t use and how positive emotions are helpful.” “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.”