"Nothing is more valuable than life. The most important thing is to respect life and help people. The greatest tragedy in life is suffering. If there were no suffering, society would be perfect. When everyone is happy, only then am I happy. When everyone is healthy, only then am I healthy. When human suffering ends, my suffering ends."

Master Cheng Yen, founder of the Tzu Chi Foundation

Quotes by the Dalai Lama:

"Buddhism and Christianity have many points in common - the same philosophy of love for the other, the aspiration to lift the human being above his vices, compassion, and forgiveness."

"Only continued pursuit of spiritual enlightenment can achieve real world peace."

"All the problems of the world - child labor, corruption - are symptoms of a spiritual disease: lack of compassion."

"One of the secrets of inner peace is compassion."

"World peace must develop from inner peace"

"Love and kindness are the very basis of society."

Quotes by Paramahansa Yogananda:

"Be always with people who inspire you; surround yourself with people who lift you up."

"Always think of your mind as a garden, and keep it beautiful and fragrant with divine thoughts."

"To be able always to spread an aura of goodness and peace should be the motive of life."

"Resurrection is the art of emerging from what you are into what you are going to be in the future."

"Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become."

"You naturally love those who are dear to you, and you must learn to give that kind of love to the whole world."

"Spread the fragrance of divine love and friendship to all with whom you come in contact."

"Always be ready to be active, but carry calmness with you into your activity."

"In humbleness you find a valley of dreams redolent with blossoms of Self-realization."

"Love is the silent conversation between two hearts."

"Float serenely on the waters of the worldly life, ever intent on God."

"Divine Joy outlasts everything. It is enduring. When all else melts away, that Joy remains."

"You should be a different individual, expressing the very best of your unique nature."

"Live more simply, so that you can find time to enjoy the little pleasures of life."