Dalai Lama (14th)

"Violence and ill-will toward others are rooted in fear and hatred."

"Each individual human being is important; each of us has an equal right to seek happiness."

"The less you own, the less it owns you. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."

"We should build a world where there is no more war and suffering."

"Creativity arises from the deepest levels of consciousness."

"Even if someone is completely bad, if you can find even one quality to appreciate, it can change the whole relationship."

"The goal of life is not to reach perfection; it is to become better every day."

"Trust and openness are the foundations of all genuine human connection."

"History has shown us that conflict and violence are never the solution to problems."

"I always emphasize the importance of moral ethics combined with modern education."

"Music is the universal language of mankind."

"The most effective antidote to fear is compassion."

"We should preserve the wisdom of the past while embracing the progress of the future."

"Authenticity is more important than external appearance."

"Even small acts of kindness can change the course of someone's life."

"The best and most certain way to avoid future suffering is to compassionately help others now."

"When you place a high value on inner peace, external circumstances matter far less."

"True success comes from developing a warm heart and a calm mind."

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy and to create happiness for others."

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

"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."

"Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck."

"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."

"Choose to be optimistic, it feels better."

"In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher."

"Silence is sometimes the best answer."

"The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness."

"Love is the absence of judgment."

"This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophies."