Dalai Lama

“Compassion is the radicalism of our time.”

“Sleep is the best meditation.”

“There is no need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple.”

“The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness.”

“If you can, help others. If you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.”

“Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.”

“The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your action will be.”

“Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars.”

“To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.”

“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow. Today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly live.”

“It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives.”

“Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.”

“Compassion is not a luxury. It is the source of inner peace.”

“Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.”

“The Western lifestyle is rich in things, but poor in time.”

“Through violence, you may solve one problem, but you sow the seeds for another.”

“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.”

“World peace must develop from inner peace.”

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”