Dalai Lama

From adversity we can learn the value of patience.

A mind committed to compassion is like an overflowing reservoir – a constant source of energy, determination and kindness.

Being neededdoes not entail selfish pride or unhealthy attachment to the worldly esteem of others. Rather, it consists of a natural human hunger to serve our fellow men and women.

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

The most crucial use of knowledge and education is to understand the importance of developing a good heart.

Not only higher forms of life but also many of the smallest insects are social beings who, without any religion, law or education, survive by mutual cooperation based on an innate recognition of their interconnectedness.

Children, Fear God; that is to say, have an holy awe upon your minds to avoid that which is evil, and a strict care to embrace and do that which is good.

I once wanted to become an atheist, but I gave up – they have no holidays.

Inspiring others towards happiness brings you happiness.

Not only higher forms of life but also many of the smallest insects are social beings who, without any religion, law or education, survive by mutual cooperation based on an innate recognition of their interconnectedness.

O Lord, help me to be pure, but not yet.

Christ and The Church: If he were to apply for a divorce on the grounds of cruelty, adultery and desertion, he would probably get one.

What is a soul? It’s like electricity – we don’t really know what it is, but it’s a force that can light a room.

In the end, only three things matter: How much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.

I have recently been examining all the known superstitions of the world, and do not find in our particular superstition (Christianity) one redeeming feature. They are all alike founded on fables and mythology.

I believe in everything until it’s disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it’s in your mind. Who’s to say that dreams and nightmares aren’t as real as the here and now? Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.

I have too much respect for the idea of God to make it responsible for such an absurd world.

We all die unhealed

What was never lost can never be found.

I would like to believe there is a God, but I think it is better to say I’m not sure there is a God and live your life with kindness and respect for people than to say I know there is a God and then do bad things,

Christianity will go. It will vanish and shrink. I needn’t argue with that; I’m right and I will be proved right. We’re more popular than Jesus now; I don’t know which will go first — rock and roll or Christianity.