As long as we are human, we are bound to make mistakes. What distinguishes a forward-looking person from an intransigent one, a virtuous person from a dishonest one, however, is whether one can candidly admit to one’s mistakes and take bold steps to redress them.

All right, let’s get to work again!–This is the spirit of people of genuine substance. Those who avoid hard work or neglect the things they have to do, who just while away their time, eating, sleeping, playing, watching television–such individuals will never experience true happiness, satisfaction or joy.

from sgi.org

“Thank you” is the essence of nonviolence. It contains respect for the other person, humility and a profound affirmation of life.