The Dalai Lama said that he thinks mother's love is the best symbol for love and compassion, because it is totally disinterested.
“I had no idea that 'Less Than Zero' was going to be read by anyone outside of Los Angeles, and it's - believe me, as the writer of the book I'm somewhat amused and intrigued by the idea that 25 years later it's still out and people are still reading it.”