Dalai Lama quotes

Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.
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The purpose of our lives is to be happy.
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In order to carry a positive action, we must develop here a positive vision.
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Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
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When we develop patience, we find that we develop a reserve of calm and tranquility.
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Happiness arises as a result of different causes and conditions. If you harm someone out of anger, you may feel some superficial satisfaction, but deep down you know it was wrong. Your confidence will be undermined. However, if you have an altruistic attitude, you’ll feel comfortable and confident in the presence of others.
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Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.
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Peace… starts within each one of us. When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us.
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Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.
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Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
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If you think you are 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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Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.
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Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
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Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.
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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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Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.
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Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.
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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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World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.
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Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
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A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.
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All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their own happiness or satisfaction.
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We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
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Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.
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Love is the absence of judgment.
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The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your action will be.
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