Dalai Lama (14th)

"We must learn to balance ambition with compassion for ourselves and others."

"Art is the expression of the human spirit's deepest yearnings and truths."

"Justice without compassion is merely cruelty disguised as law."

"In times of division, unity begins with understanding another's perspective."

"Dreams are the blueprints of our potential selves."

"Humor is the oxygen of the soul in difficult times."

"Beauty exists not in perfection but in authenticity and truth."

"Literature preserves the wisdom and experiences of those who came before us."

"Work is meaningful when it serves a purpose beyond personal gain."

"Every moment presents an opportunity to choose compassion over judgment."

"True friendship survives distance, time, and disagreement through mutual respect."

"The family unit remains the foundation of a compassionate society."

"The very purpose of our lives is to seek happiness. Not just for ourselves, but for all beings. This is the true path to enlightenment."

"When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you."

"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others, and if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them."

"The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis."

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

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

"A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering."

"The enemy is a very good teacher. Therefore, I bow to my enemy."

"Choose to be optimistic, it feels better and accomplishes more."

"In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision."

"We are visitors on this planet. We are here for ninety or one hundred years at the most. During this period we must try to do something good, something useful with our lives."

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

"The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness."

"Silence is sometimes the best answer."

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy, and the purpose of happiness is peace."

"To keep the body in good health is a duty. Otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear."

"As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands – one for helping yourself, one for helping others."

"The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being."