675 Quotes by Dalai Lama XIV

First one must change. I first watch myself, check myself, then expect changes from others.

Sleep is the best meditation.

All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their own happiness or satisfaction.

The enemy is a very good teacher.

There is no way to escape death, it is just like trying to escape by four great mountains touching sky. There is no escape from these four mountains of birth, old age, sickness and death.

Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.

It is expressions of affection rather than money and power that attract real friends.

The past is past, and the future is yet to come. That means the future is in your hands – the future entirely depends on the present. That realization gives you a great responsibility.

Many people and companies only have one goal: money, money, and more money. Greed is ok when you let others profit from it, but greed for oneself is bad, it makes you ill.