At the end of the day, we can talk about anything but we have to be respectful.

I try my best to try to respond to people, especially through Twitter.

I beg you not to resort to demonstrations, for they have become nothing but burned paper.

Every time I make an assumption about someone who has hurt or disappointed me without confirming it, I believe a lie about this person in my head. This assumption is a misrepresentation of reality. Because I have not checked it out with the other person, it is very possible I am believing something untrue. It is also likely I will pass that false assumption around to others.

The wise are known for their few words.

We take things at face value, don't we? You form an opinion about something immediately, but you ought to step back a bit. Take in the vista first.

Let there be a door to thy mouth, that it may be shut when need arises, and let it be carefully barred, that none may rouse thy voice to anger, and thou pay back abuse with abuse.

As you know, my father was for the inclusiveness and the betterment of society and the world. Certainly we recognize that there are diverse voices in our country, and people have the right of free speech. They have the right of choice, but again, it is our hope that when they choose, they choose to reflect those ideals that he taught us.

People ask, 'How do you work with the other side?' Well, I start by not saying bad things about them.

But meditation is not just about sitting, either. It is about stopping and being present, that is all.

is that if you are aware of what is happening, you are "doing it right," no matter what is happening.

Focusing on the breath does not mean you should think about your breathing!