Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage.

Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

Brave words. I've heard them before, from thousands of species across thousands of worlds, since long before you were created. But, now they are all Borg.

Music should probably provide answers in terms of lyrical content, and giving people a sense of togetherness and oneness, as opposed to being alone in their thoughts and dilemmas or regrets or happiness or whatever.

Buddhas move freely through birth and death, appearing and disappearing at will.