Dalai Lama

“It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives.”

“Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.”

“Compassion is not a luxury. It is the source of inner peace.”

“Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.”

“The Western lifestyle is rich in things, but poor in time.”

“Through violence, you may solve one problem, but you sow the seeds for another.”

“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.”

“World peace must develop from inner peace.”

“In dealing with those who are undergoing great suffering, if you feel burnout setting in, withdraw, restore, refresh.”

“As people alive today, we must consider future generations.”

“Genuine compassion is based on a clear acceptance of the dignity of every being.”

“Forgiveness is not for them. Forgiveness is for you.”

“Mind training is the foundation of all happiness.”

“Patience is a powerful antidote to anger.”

“Faith and reason must walk hand in hand.”

“All major religious traditions carry basically the same message — love, compassion, and forgiveness.”

“A spoon cannot taste of the food it carries. Likewise, a foolish man cannot understand the wise man's wisdom even if he associates with a sage.”

“It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good.”

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”