Dalai Lama

“As people alive today, we must consider future generations.”

“Genuine compassion is based on a clear acceptance of the dignity of every being.”

“Forgiveness is not for them. Forgiveness is for you.”

“Mind training is the foundation of all happiness.”

“Patience is a powerful antidote to anger.”

“Faith and reason must walk hand in hand.”

“All major religious traditions carry basically the same message — love, compassion, and forgiveness.”

“Where there is love, there is no fear.”

“A spoon cannot taste of the food it carries. Likewise, a foolish man cannot understand the wise man's wisdom even if he associates with a sage.”

“Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, a person cannot live without a spiritual life.”

“It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good.”

“Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again.”

“Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance, or my kindness for weakness.”

“Love is the absence of judgment.”

“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.”

“Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.”

“Look at children. Of course they may quarrel, but generally they do not harbor ill feelings as much or as long as adults do.”

“Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.”

“To remain indifferent to the challenges we face is indefensible.”