Dalai Lama

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."

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"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."

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"Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day."

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"Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions."

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"Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day."

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"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito."

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"When we feel love and kindness toward others, if not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace."

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"When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways – either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength. Thanks to the teachings of Buddha, I have been able to take this second way."

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"When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect towards others."

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"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive."

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"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito."

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"The greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being."

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"When our community is in a state of peace, it can share that peace with neighboring communities, and so on. When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace."

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"The need for love lies at the very foundation of human existence."

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"Love is the absence of judgement."

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"Love and compassion are the true religions to me. But to develop this, we do not need to believe in any religion."

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"Love is the absence of judgment."

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"If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito."

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"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."

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"When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts."

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"Calm minds bring inner peace and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health."

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"The purpose of our lives is to be happy"

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"Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck."

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"Once a year, go some place you’ve never been before."

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"If you think you are too small to be effective, try sleeping with a mosquito."

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"In order to carry a positive action, we must develop a positive vision."

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"I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe."

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"Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger."

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"One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day."

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"Once a year, go somewhere you have never been before."

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"It is worth remembering that the time of greatest gain in terms of wisdom and inner strength is often that of greatest difficulty."

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"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."

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"The purpose of our lives is to be happy."

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"Happiness is the highest form of health."

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"The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness."

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"“Happiness is the highest form of health.”"

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"Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions"

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"It is very rare or almost impossible that an event can be negative from all points of view."

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"Bees have no constitution, police, or moral training, but they work together in order to survive. Though they may occasionally squabble, the colony survives on the basis of cooperation."

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"Tolerance and patience should not be read as signs of weakness, they are signs of strength."

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"Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health."

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"Every day, think as you wake up, ‘I am fortunate to be alive. I have a precious human life. I am not going to waste it."

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"If you feel “burnout” setting in, if you feel demoralized and exhausted, it is best, for the sake of everyone, to withdraw and restore yourself."

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"Try sleeping with a moth if you feel you are too small for a change."

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"“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”"

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"In order to carry a positive action, we must develop here a positive vision."

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"Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them, we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger."

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"A calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health."

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"Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions."

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"There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live."

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"Measure your success by what you had to give up in order to get it."

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"When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new."

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"Happy people build their inner world; unhappy people blame their outer world."

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"Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it."

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

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"If you want others to be happy, practise compassion. If you want to be happy, practise compassion."

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"We all take different roads seeking fulfillment and joy. Just because someone you love isn’t on your road doesn’t mean they’re lost."

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"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them."

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"If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them."

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"We will never find peace outside ourselves until we make peace within ourselves."

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"All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives."

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"It is vital that when educating our children’s brains we do not neglect to educate their hearts."

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"A simple smile. That’s the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others."

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"A simple smile. That's the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others."

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"When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways—either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength."

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"It is vital that when educating our children's brains we do not neglect to educate their hearts."

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"A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering."

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"Physical comforts cannot subdue mental suffering, and if we look closely, we can see that those who have many possessions are not necessarily happy. In fact, being wealthy often brings even more anxiety."

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"Choose to be optimistic. It feels better."

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"With realization of one’s own potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world"

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"Home is where you feel at home and are treated well."

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"“The greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.”"

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"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."

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"Education is much more than a matter of imparting the knowledge and skills by which narrow goals are achieved. It is also about opening the child’s eyes to the needs and rights of others."

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"When you think everything is someone else’s fault, you will suffer a lot. When you realize that everything springs only from yourself, you will learn both peace and joy."

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"In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision."

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"I describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk. No more, no less."

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"Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health."

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"The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred."

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"The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness."

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"When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us. When our community is in a state of peace, it can share that peace with neighbouring communities."

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"Although you may not always be able to avoid difficult situations, you can modify the extent to which you can suffer by how you choose to respond to the situation."

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"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost."

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"Happy people build their inner world, unhappy people blame their outer world."

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"With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world."

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"Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk."

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"In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher."

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"Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek."

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"Compassion is the radicalism of our time."

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"True change is within; leave the outside as it is."

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"Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reasons to stay."

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"If you don’t love yourself. You cannot love others."

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"As you breathe in, cherish yourself. As you breathe out, cherish all beings."

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"Compassion naturally creates a positive atmosphere, and as a result, you feel peaceful and content."

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"The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self."

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"Never give up. No matter what is happening, no matter what is going on around you, never give up."

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"Everything you do has some effect, some impact."

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"Sometimes things go wrong, that’s normal, but we have a saying in Tibetan, ‘Nine times fail, nine times try again.”"

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"Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively."

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"See the positive side, the potential, and make an effort."

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"A positive attitude is essential for one's physical and mental health."

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"Someone else’s actions should not determine your response."

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"There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly live."

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"Our struggle must remain non-violent and free of hatred."

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"It is also about opening the child’s eyes to the needs and rights of others."

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"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them."

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"The more honest you are, the more open, the less fear you will have, because there’s no anxiety about being exposed or revealed to others."

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"The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lovers of all kinds."

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"Values are related to our emotions, just as we practice physical hygiene to preserve our physical health, we need to observe emotional hygiene to preserve a healthy mind and attitudes."

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"Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence."

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"If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever."

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"Look at children. Of course they may quarrel, but generally speaking they do not harbor ill feelings as much or as long as adults do. [...] If they feel angry with someone, they express it, and then it is finished. They can still play with that person the following day."

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"A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals the secret of some hidden treasure."

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"My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium."

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"Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values."

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"Every day, think as you wake up: Today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, and I am not going to waste it."

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"Forget the failures. Keep the lessons."

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"Disappointment is the bridge between expectations and reality. Learn to cross it gracefully, for it leads to personal growth and wisdom."

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"Remember that sometimes, not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck."

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"Compassion is the wish to see others free from suffering."

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"Compassion naturally creates a positive atmosphere, and as a result you feel peaceful and content."

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"The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness."

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"The topic of compassion is not at all religious business; it is important to know it is human business, it is a question of human survival."

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"and compassion are the true religions to me. But to develop this, we do not need to believe in any religion."

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"Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn’t anyone who doesn’t appreciate kindness and compassion."

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"Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength."

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"Happiness is not something ready-made; it comes from your own actions."

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"Sleep is the best meditation."

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"When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others."

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"Take responsibility. Earn trust. Make the world a better place."

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"To be aware and present with each other at work is to create an environment where everyone can thrive."

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""If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.""

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""Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.""

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"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others and if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them."

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"It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives. If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them."

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"Helping others, serving others — this is the real meaning of life."

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"He said: There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live."

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"In dealing with those who are undergoing great suffering, if you feel ‘burnout’ setting in, if you feel demoralized and exhausted, it is best, for the sake of everyone, to withdraw and restore yourself. The point is to have a long-term perspective."

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""When our community is in a state of peace, it can share that peace with neighboring communities, and so on. When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.""

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"If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another."

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"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others."

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""The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.""

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"Peace starts within—focus precisely there first."

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"There is a saying in Tibetan, ‘Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength’. No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that’s our real disaster."

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