"The good life is not a life of isolation, but a life of connection and engagement with others."

"Love is not just a personal emotion; it can be a powerful force for social and political change."

"We need to educate citizens for global citizenship, for a world where we are all interconnected."

"We need to cultivate a 'poetic' imagination, one that can enter into the lives of others and understand their experiences."

"The capacity for empathy is not a luxury, but a necessity for a just and decent society."