"I am just one human being, but I am also part of the seven billion human beings on this planet."

"If scientific analysis were conclusively to demonstrate certain claims in Buddhism to be false, then we must accept the findings of science and abandon those claims."

"I think the most important thing is to be happy. If you are happy, you can make others happy."

"A good friend who always tells you the truth is a blessing."

"Lack of transparency, lack of accountability, that is the main source of corruption."