We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. ― Dalai Lama XIV

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When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways--either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength. ― Dalai Lama XIV

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Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. ― Dalai Lama XIV

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Maybe that’s enlightenment enough: to know that there is no final resting place of the mind; no moment of smug clarity. Perhaps wisdom...is realizing how small I am, and unwise, and how far I have yet to go. ― Anthony Bourdain

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Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck. ― Dalai Lama XIV

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This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness. ― Dalai Lama XIV

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Peace can only come as a natural consequence of universal enlightenment

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Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it. ― Dalai Lama XIV

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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. ― Dalai Lama XIV

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People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost. ― Dalai Lama XIV

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