"Peace isn't the mere absence of violence; peace must come from inner peace. And inner peace comes from taking others’ interests into account."
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"Compassion is something really worthwhile. It is not just a religious or spiritual subject, not a matter of ideology. It is not a luxury, it is a necessity."
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"We all want to live a happy life and have a right to do so, whether through work or spiritual practice. I'm subject to destructive emotions like anger and jealousy the same as you, but we all have potential for good too. However, our existing education system is oriented towards material development; neglecting inner values. Consequently we lack a clear awareness of the inner values that are the basis of a happy life."
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"We all wish to live a happy life. In addition, we all have the same right to fulfil this goal. And we all have the potential to do so for the simple reason that future is not fixed, it can be changed. Therefore, we should live in hope that we really can overcome whatever problems we face."
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"We need a little more compassion, and if we cannot have it, then no politician or even a magician can save the planet."
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"Genuine peace is based on inner peace, because you cannot build peace on the basis of anger"
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"Always embrace the common humanity that lies at the heart of us all."
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"Without your own effort it is impossible for blessings to come."
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"Peace has a great deal to do with warm-heartednes s and respect for the lives of others, avoiding doing them harm and regarding their lives as being as precious as our own. If, on that basis, we can also be of help to others, so much the better."
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"Scientists are coming to recognise the effects of the mind on physical health. The sense of relaxation associated with inner peace involves not only being physically at ease. If you are nagged by worry or seething with anger, you’re not really relaxed. The key to relaxation is peace of mind. The relaxation gained from alcohol, drugs or just listening to music may seem attractive, but it doesn’t last."
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"I believe that constant effort, tireless effort, pursuing clear goals with sincere effort is the only way"
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"Human happiness and human satisfaction must ultimately come from within oneself. It is wrong to expect some final satisfaction to come from money or from a computer."
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"It is maybe not the best choice to have a favorite anything."
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"Sometimes we feel that one individual's action is very insignificant. Then we think, of course, that effects should come from channeling or from a unifying movement. But the movement of the society, community or group of people means joining individuals. Society means a collection of individuals, so that initiative must come from individuals. Unless each individual develops a sense of responsibility, the whole community cannot move. So therefore, it is very essential that we should not feel that individual effort is meaningless- you should not feel that way. We should make an effort."
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"I believe all religions pursue the same goals, that of cultivating human goodness and bringing happiness to all human beings. Though the means might appear different the ends are the same."
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"Without the human community one single human being cannot survive."
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"Real change in society must start from individual initiative."
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"Human beings are of such nature that they should have not only material facilities but spiritual sustenance as well. Without spiritual sustenance, it is difficult to get and maintain peace of mind."
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"An affectionate disposition not only makes the mind more peaceful and calm, but it affects our body in a positive way too."
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"To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle."
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