People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction.
DALAI LAMAHappiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
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Anger is the ultimate destroyer of your own peace of mind.
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Inner peace is the key: if you have inner peace, the external problems do not affect your deep sense of peace and tranquility.
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Take care of others wholeheartedly, of both our friends and our enemies. This is the basis for true compassion.
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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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Love and Compassion are the true religions to me. But to develop this, we do not need to believe in any religion.
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If I am only happy for myself, many fewer chances for happiness. If I am happy when good things happen to other people, billions more chances to be happy!
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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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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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Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man.
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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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We all experience pain when we suffer loss and joy when we achieve what we seek.
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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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The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.
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I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy.
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It is not enough to be compassionate, we must act.
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