No Matter How Hopeless Or Bleak Things

Courage And Compassion Are Two Sides Of The Same Coin. Compassion Without Courage Is Not Genuine. You May Have A Compassionate Thought Or Impulse, But If You Don’t Do Or Say Anything, It’s Not Real Compassion.

When Human Beings Live Together, Conflict Is Inevitable. War Is Not.

Music Speaks Directly To The Heart. This Response, This Echo Within The Heart, Is Proof That Human Hearts Can Transcend The Barriers Of Time And Space And Nationality. Exchanges In The Field Of Culture Can Play An Important Role In Enabling People To Overcome Mistrust And Prejudice And Build Peace.

I Believe That We Must Maintain Pride In The Knowledge That The Actions We Take, Based On Our Own Decisions And Choices As Individuals, Link Directly To The Magnificent Challenge Of Transforming Human History.

Whatever Your Circumstances, Whatever Your Past, The Forces That Determine Your Future Are Nowhere But Within Your Own Heart And Mind. It Is Here That The Star Of Your Destiny Shines.