For Tibetans, the real strength of our struggle is truth - not size, money, or expertise. China is much bigger, richer, more powerful militarily, and has much better skill in diplomacy. They outdo us in every field. But they have no justice. We have placed our whole faith in truth and in justice. We have nothing else, in principle and in practice.

One of the basic points is kindness. With kindness, with love and compassion, with his feeling that is the essence of brotherhood, sisterhood, one will have inner peace. This compassionate feeling is the basis of inner peace.

The Dalai Lama should not be partisan either, should remain above.

Black Power If the motive is good, and there are no other possibilities, then seen most deeply it [violence] is nonviolence, because its aim is to help others.

The world will be saved by the western woman.

A sense of concern for others gives our lives meaning; it is the root of all human happiness

On those days when I can spend a few hours getting some understanding, I feel fulfilled. I feel as if I have made good use of my time.