Dalai Lama (14th)

Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism

Contemporary influential 123 sayings

Sayings by Dalai Lama (14th)

I am a monk, but I am also a scientist. I believe that science and spirituality can go hand in hand.

2012 — Speaking at a public event
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I think the best way to solve problems is through dialogue and negotiation. Violence is never the answer.

2015 — Interview with The Guardian
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I am an old man, but I still have a lot of energy. I think it's because I have a lot of hope.

2019 — Speaking at a public event
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I think the most important thing is to be kind to others. That is the true meaning of happiness.

2018 — Speaking at a public event
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I don't believe in miracles. I believe in hard work and compassion.

2009 — Interview with The New York Times
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I think the world needs more laughter. Laughter is the best medicine.

2017 — Speaking at a public event
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I am a simple person. I don't have many possessions. I just have my robes and my beads.

2001 — Interview with Oprah Winfrey
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I think the most important thing is to have a good heart. If you have a good heart, everything else will follow.

2016 — Speaking at a public event
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I am not afraid of death. I believe that death is just a transition to a new life.

2009 — Interview with Larry King Live
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I think the most important thing is to find inner peace. If you have inner peace, you can face any challenge.

2015 — Speaking at a public event
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I am a very optimistic person. I believe that humanity has the potential to create a better world.

2015 — Interview with The Guardian
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I think the most important thing is to be happy. If you are happy, you can make others happy.

2018 — Speaking at a public event
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I am a strong believer in education. Education is the key to a better future.

2014 — Speaking at a public event
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I think the most important thing is to have compassion. Compassion is the foundation of all good things.

2017 — Speaking at a public event
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I am a simple Buddhist monk, nothing more. But I try my best to serve humanity.

2010 — Interview with CNN
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My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

1990 — Public teaching
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If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.

2005 — Speech on individual impact
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I am a professional laugher.

2011 — Interview about his cheerful demeanor
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Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.

2001 — On diplomacy
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If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

1998 — Teaching on happiness
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