Love and Mercy transcends races, nationalities and geographical distance. (p. vi) - Cheng Yen

Look at adversity as a stepping stone, not a hindrance in life. (p. 108)

Life is a journey; we board an express train at birth and head for the unavoidable destination of death. The scenery drifts by, and the only meaningful thing we can do is to be good and kind to our fellow passengers. (p. 13)

All lives deserve to be respected, and all beings need to be loved. It ought to be easy for us to feel the pain experienced by the bodies other than our own and grant happiness to those who are but strangers. (p. 3)