It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.
DALAI LAMAHappiness doesn’t always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.
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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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Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.
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We all aspire to happiness and we all shun suffering.
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The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness.
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Silence is sometimes the best answer.
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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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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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The more you are motivated by Love, The more Fearless & Free your action will be.
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Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways.
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Sometimes when I meet old friends, it reminds me how quickly time passes.
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Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man.
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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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We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
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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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There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow.
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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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Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.
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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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If a problem can be solved it will be. If it can not be solved there is no use worrying about it.
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Anger is the ultimate destroyer of your own peace of mind.
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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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When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
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The enemy is the necessary condition for practicing patience.
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Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
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