Compassion is the ultimate source of success in life. I believe that at every level of society—familial, tribal, national, and international—the key to a happier and more successful world is the growth of compassion. We do not need to become religious, nor do we need to believe in an ideology. All that is necessary is for each of us to develop our good human qualities. ... I try to treat whoever I meet as an old friend. This gives me a genuine feeling of happiness. It is the practice of compassion.