“Because of our interconnectedness we all know that extreme poverty and exclusionary practices are violations against the basic dignity of people.”

“Modern consumer life is a form of extreme passive violence against all people.”

“There is a deep interconnectedness of all life on earth, from the tiniest organisms, to the largest ecosystems, and absolutely between each person.”

“We may know our true purpose in life, because we may choose our purpose in life.”

“We have a responsibility to disobey and violate unjust rules and laws.”

“We all know there is something wrong with our culture, the state of our world, and with ourselves.”

“We all know the true nature of the human soul, because we have all looked into the eyes of children, and saw ourselves looking back.”