Let the rich cease to despise the poor, and the poor to condemn the rich; let the greedy learn how to give, and the lustful how to grow pure; let the partisan cease from strife, and the uncharitable begin to forgive; let the envious endeavor to rejoice with others, and the slanderers grow ashamed of their conduct. Let men and women take this course, and, lo! the Golden Age is at hand. He, therefore, who purifies his own heart is the world's greatest benefactor.

It may be that you are in the employ of a tyrannous master or mistress, and you feel that you are harshly treated. Look upon this also as necessary to your training. Return your employer's unkindness with gentleness and forgiveness.

To wish the best for all people; to find the good in everything; to be content in all circumstances—such thoughts are the portal to heaven.

The spirit of forgiveness should prevail, and there should be tolerance and understanding among all political parties for us to move forward.

When you have enough understanding and compassion in you, then that amount of understanding and compassion will try to express itself in action. And your practice should help you to cultivate more understanding and compassion.

I have always understood the Nazis because I am of that sort by nature.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of man.

Hear others, and you will be heard.Understand others, and you will be understood.Help others, and you be will be helped.Love others, and you will be loved.

Love that brings you sorrow is better than hate that brings you joy.

Good deeds are the highest notes in life's symphony.

Wisdom lies at the edge of intelligence.Joy lies at the edge of happiness.Faith lies at the edge of boldness.Love lies at the edge of kindness.God lies at the edge of righteousness.

You win minds through your brilliance. You win hearts through your tenderness. You win souls through your benevolence.