"Irrespective of whether we are believers or agnostics... the need for love is at the very core of our existence."

"Grief is the reminder of the depth of our love."

"The way to change others’ minds is with affection, and not anger."

"Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give."

"When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it also helps us to develop inner happiness and peace."

"We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection."

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive."

"Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other."

"Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay."

"Love is the absence of judgment."

"True love is born from understanding."

"A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again; but if he is peaceful, loving and fearless then he is in truth called wise."

"The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart."

"Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule."

"In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you."