Dalai Lama quotes
24 quotes by Dalai Lama. Topics: Character, Famous Quotes, Friendship.
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“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”
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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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“Genuine love should first be directed at oneself; if we do not love ourselves, how can we love others?”
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“Consider that not only do negative thoughts and emotions destroy our experience of peace, but they also undermine our health.”
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“Even an animal, if you show genuine affection, gradually trust develops... If you always showing bad face and beating, how can you develop friendship?”
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“Happiness mainly comes from our own attitude, rather than from external factors.”
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“It is difficult to achieve a spirit of genuine cooperation as long as people remain indifferent to the feelings and happiness of others.”
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“I believe that we are fundamentally the same and have the same basic potential.”
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“Happiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes.”
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“The most important thing is transforming our minds, for a new way of thinking, a new outlook: we should strive to develop a new inner world.”
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“If we have a positive mental attitude, then even when surrounded by hostility, we shall not lack inner peace.”
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“The key to transforming our hearts and minds is to have an understanding of how our thoughts and emotions work.”
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“By going beyond your own problems and taking care of others, you gain inner strength, self-confidence, courage, and a greater sense of calm.”
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“With the realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.”
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“There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.”
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“To be aware of a single shortcoming in oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in someone else.”
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“People take different roads seeking fulfilment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.”
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“When we feel love and kindness toward 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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“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
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“More often than not, anger is actually an indication of weakness rather than of strength.”
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“Love and compassion open our own inner life, reducing stress, distrust and loneliness.”
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“See the positive side, the potential, and make an effort.”
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“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”
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“Compassion and happiness are not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength.”