"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive."

"I think the best way to solve problems is through dialogue and negotiation. Violence is never the answer."

"My father was a farmer, my mother was a farmer. My family was very poor."

"I am a simple person. I don't have many possessions. I just have my robes and my beads."

"I am a very optimistic person. I believe that humanity has the potential to create a better world."