The proper utilization of our intelligence and knowledge is to effect changes from within to develop a good heart.
DALAI LAMAAn open heart is an open mind.
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Whether one is rich or poor, educated or illiterate, religious or nonbelieving, man or woman, black, white, or brown, we are all the same.
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Anger is the ultimate destroyer of your own peace of mind.
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Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.
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We all aspire to happiness and we all shun suffering.
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We create most of our suffering, so it should be logical that we also have the ability to create more joy.
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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.
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We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
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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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All suffering is caused by ignorance.
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Someone else’s action should not determine your response.
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Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man.
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We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
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If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.
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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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Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. This is not just a dream, but a necessity.
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Love is the absence of judgment.
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Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive.
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Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use the present well.
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Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.
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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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Hard times build determination and inner strength.
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We all experience pain when we suffer loss and joy when we achieve what we seek.
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Irrespective of whether we are believers or agnostics, whether we believe in God or karma, moral ethics is a code which everyone is able to pursue.
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It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.
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It is not enough to be compassionate, we must act.
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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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