DALAI LAMA

"Compassion is the radicalism of our time."

"Seek to be an oasis of caring and concern as you live your life."

"When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied."

"There is no guarantee that tomorrow at this time we will be here."

"The more time you spend thinking about yourself, the more suffering you will experience."

"If a problem can be solved it will be. If it can not be solved there is no use worrying about it."

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

"Inner peace is the key: if you have inner peace, the external problems do not affect your deep sense of peace and tranquility."

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

"Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there."

"People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their own happiness or satisfaction."

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

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

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

"Each of us has hopes, worries, fears, and dreams. Each of us wants the best for our family and loved ones."

"In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace."

"An open heart is an open mind."

"Choose to be optimistic, it feels better."

"I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends."

"Physically, emotionally, and mentally, we are all equal."

"Hard times build determination and inner strength."

"Wherever you have friends that’s your country, and wherever you receive love, that’s your home."