It is not just a person's physical constitution, their intellegence, their education, or even their social conditioning that enables them to withstand hardship. Much more significant is their inner development. And while some may be able to survive through sheer willpower, the ones who suffer the least are those who have a high degree of patience and courage in the face of adversity.
Dalai LamaHumanity happy, I get benefit. Humanity in state of trouble, or violence, I cannot escape from that.
Dalai LamaThe important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.
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