Dalai Lama

“Compassion is the radicalism of our time.”

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”

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

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.”

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”

“Anger and hatred are signs of weakness, while compassion is a sure sign of strength.”

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

“Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.”

“Choose to be optimistic. It feels better.”

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

“Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives.”

“A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals a secret of hidden treasure.”

“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.”

“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.”

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”