In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace.
DALAI LAMAIf 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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Silence is sometimes the best answer.
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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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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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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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Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
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I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends.
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Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways.
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The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness.
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It is not enough to be compassionate, we must act.
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I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy.
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World peace must develop from inner peace.
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Someone else’s action should not determine your response.
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Seek to be an oasis of caring and concern as you live your life.
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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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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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Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there.
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Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.
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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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The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.
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Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.
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It is very rare or almost impossible that an event can be negative from all points of view.
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True change is within; leave the outside as it is.
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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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Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
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Proper utilization of time is so important.
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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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