I am confident that the next century will be better than this one.

Too strong a media emphasis on death and violence can lead to despair.

If we try to secure the well-being of others, we will, at the same time, create the conditions for our own.

Even without a religion, we can become a good human being.

For Tibetans, the real strength of our struggle is truth - not size, money, or expertise.

In our concern for others, we worry less about ourselves.

Physically you are a human being, but mentally you are incomplete. Given that we have this physical human form, we must safeguard our mental capacity for judgment. For that, we cannot take out insurance; the insurance company is within: self-discipline, self-awareness, and a clear realization of the disadvantages of anger and the positive effects of kindness.