675 Quotes by Dalai Lama XIV

The purpose of religion is tocontrol yourself, not to criticiseothers.

People should never sit alone for too long when they're crying.

Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.

One very important factor for sustaining hope is to have an optimistic attitude. Optimism doesn't mean that you are blind to the reality of the situation. It means that you remain motivated to seek a solution to whatever problems arise. Optimism involves looking at a situation not only in relation to problems that arise, but also seeking out some benefit—looking at it in terms of its potential positive outcome.

Those questions which are unexpected and complicated are the ones I appreciate most. They can help me a great deal. as I am compelled to take an interest in something that might not otherwise have occurred to me.

Politics devoid of ethics does not further human welfare, and life without morality reduces humans to the level of beasts.

When I doubt that I exist, I pinch myself.

If there is no solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it.

If you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is anything you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it; if you cannot do anything, then there is also no need to worry.