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"It is time to fill the world with strong and powerful deeds. It is common knowledge that no great captain in the world has ever destroyed all of his enemies and lived with a sense of satisfaction. If one enemy is killed, two more will appear. It is important we cultivate love and compassion to all the sentient beings which is the way to bring peace to all."
"One has to try to develop one's inner feelings, which can be done simply by training one's mind. This is a priceless human asset and one you don't have to pay income tax on!"
"I don't think generally politician come from democratic country. I think not that thinking. But sometimes little bit short-sighted. They are mainly looking for their next vote."
"I want to be just a pure spiritual leader."
"I believe that the basic nature of human beings is gentle and compassionate. It is therefore in our own interest to encourage that nature, to make it live within us, to leave room for it to develop. If on the contrary we use violence, it is as if we voluntarily obstruct the positive side of human nature and prevent its evolution."
"As far as your personal requirements are concerned, the ideal is to have fewer involvements, fewer obligations, and fewer affairs, business or whatever. However, so far as the interest of the larger community is concerned, you must have as many involvements as possible and as many activities as possible."
"Compassion naturally creates a positive atmosphere, and as a result you feel peaceful and content."
"Compassion automatically brings happiness and calmness. Then, even if you receive disturbing news, it will be easier to take, as your mind is still."
"If others are happy, we will be happy. If others suffer, ultimately we all suffer."
"I believe that we are fundamentally the same and have the same basic potential."
"Compassion is the wish to see others free from suffering."
"Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy."
"Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute."
"If an individual has a calm state of mind, that person's attitudes and views will be calm and tranquil even in the presence of great agitation."
"Unlike physical progress, which is subject to natural restrictions, the qualities of the mind can be developed limitlessly."
"Education is the way to achieve far-reaching results, it is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society."
"In the final analysis, the hope of every person is simply peace of mind."
"Brute force, no matter how strongly applied, can never subdue the basic human desire for freedom."
"I totally disagree with the view that the Tibet struggle will die, and there will be no hope for Tibet, after the Dalai Lama passes away."
"Number of people have said to me, after hearing your thinking, their mind becomes much more happier."