Use your human intelligence in the best way you can; transform your emotions in a positive way.
Dalai LamaI don't think human affection and compassion are just religious concerns; they're indispensable factors in our day-to-day lives.
Dalai LamaAs free human beings we can use our unique intelligence to try to understand ourselves and our world. But if we are prevented from using our creative potential, we are deprived of one of the basic characteristics of a human being.
Dalai LamaLearning is the first step in making positive changes within yourself. Other factors are conviction, determination, action & effort. Learning & education help develop conviction about the need to change & increase your commitment. Conviction then develops into determination. Next, strong determination leads to action: a sustained effort to implement the changes. This final factor of effort is critical.
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