“ This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness. ”

“ Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them. ”

“ My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. ”

“ To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer. ”

“ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. ”

“ Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. ”

“ Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much. ”

“ I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university. ”