The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.
DALAI LAMAWe create most of our suffering, so it should be logical that we also have the ability to create more joy.
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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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We human beings are social beings.
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Wherever you have friends that’s your country, and wherever you receive love, that’s your home.
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The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.
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Compassion is the radicalism of our time.
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The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.
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Each of us has hopes, worries, fears, and dreams. Each of us wants the best for our family and loved ones.
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A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.
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Seek to be an oasis of caring and concern as you live your life.
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Human use, population, and technology have reached that certain stage where mother Earth no longer accepts our presence with silence.
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If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.
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The enemy is the necessary condition for practicing patience.
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Dangerous consequences will follow when politicians and rulers forget moral principles. Whether we believe in God or karma, ethics is the foundation of every religion.
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Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
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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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