Love is the real nuclear bomb that destroys all our enemies, because when we love all living beings, we have no enemies.

When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subside and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.

We all wish for world peace, but world peace will never be achieved unless we first establish peace within our own minds.

Developing compassion and wisdom and helping those in need is the true meaning of life.

Everything we have and everything we enjoy, including our very life, is due to the kindness of others. In fact, every happiness there is in the world arises as a result of others' kindness.

All the happiness there is in the world arises from wishing others to be happy.

The moment we let go of our obsessive concern for our own welfare, our mind naturally relaxes and becomes lighter.

If everyone practiced cherishing others, many of the major problems of the world would be solved in a few years.

When we learn to accept difficult circumstances patiently, the real problem disappears.

We are all interconnected in a web of kindness from which it is impossible to separate ourself.

Only by creating peace within our own mind and helping others to do the same can we hope to achieve peace in this world.

When you invest your time you will notice that you are being fruitful and that you are multiplying your life.

I grew up in the countryside, and I was obsessed with horses and wildlife.

But actually, my drug addiction thing, I was so stubborn.

You may get real tired watching me, but I'm not going to quit.

What do you mean fainted? Took a dive, kissed the pavement. Swooned like a southern belle after her first kiss. Had a dreadful case of the vapors.

With dance, you learn to channel nerves into energy, excited energy.

I have found, and most artists are probably this way, that [when] you're working on some kind of idea, the idea makes demands.

There is always something to do. You just need to look harder, be creative and a little flexible.

When our actions do not, our fears make us traitors.

After high school, I went to VCU and got a B.F.A. in theater. I got to do a bunch of stuff professionally throughout college. I actually got my SAG card in college.