"Even if things don't unfold the way you expected, don't be disheartened or give up. One who continues to advance will win in the end."

"It is impossible to build one's own happiness on the unhappiness of others. This perspective is at the heart of Buddhist teachings."

"Embrace your dreams and advance as far as they can take you."

"Only when we connect to nature, engaged with nature, are we truly alive and vigorous. To really be alive, one must be under the sun, the moon, the shining stars and surrounded by the beautiful greenery and pure waters of the natural world."

"Our voice resonates with life. Because this is so, it can touch the lives of others. The caring and compassion imbued in your voice finds passage to the listener's soul, striking his or her heart and causing it to sing out; the human voice summons something profound from deep within, and can even compel a person into action."

"Nothing is more precious than peace. Peace is the most basic starting point for the advancement of humankind."

"When we care for others our own strength to live increases. When we help people expand their state of life, our lives also expand. Actions to benefit others are not separate from actions to benefit oneself. Our lives and the lives of others are ultimately inseparable."

"Come on obstacles! I've been expecting you! This is the chance that I've been waiting for!"

"A truly beautiful person is one who is good at discovering beauty."