“Transformation: Compassion and loving kindness can transform an enemy into a friend, while right view and wisdom can transform suffering into happiness.”

“Nothing is stable in the realm of power, and even closest of friends can be transformed into the worst of enemies.”

“A third reason why we should love our enemies is that love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend. We never get rid of an enemy by meeting hate with hate; we get rid of an enemy by getting rid of enmity. By its very nature, love creates and builds up. Love transforms with redemptive power.”

“The torment of love can transform people into wretched monsters”

“To be truly alive is to be transformed from within, open to the energy of God's love. In accepting the power of the Holy Spirit you can also transform your families, communities and nations. Set free the gifts! Let wisdom, courage, awe and reverence be the marks of greatness!”

“Transcend your abuse and transform it into a source of courage, creativity and compassion.”

“One can transform a place by reading in it.”

“Love should make a churlish nature kind,
And not transform to rude a gentle breast.”

“The transformation of our desires happens like all spiritual transformation - by following in the steps of Jesus. In a word, I believe the answer is suffering.”

“A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends.”