Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

Compassion and love give meaning to our activities and makes them constructive.

If there are sound reasons or bases for the points you demand, then there is no need for violence. On the other hand, when there is no sound reason that concessions should be made to you but mainly your own desire, then reason cannot work and you have to rely on force. Thus using force is not a sign of strength but rather a sign of weakness.

Some people get the impression that Buddhism talks too much about suffering. In order to become prosperous, a person must initially work very hard, so he or she has to sacrifice a lot of leisure time. Similarly, the Buddhist is willing to sacrifice immediate comfort so that he or she can achieve lasting happiness.

Many Tibetans sacrifice their lives.

Consider that not only do negative thoughts and emotions destroy our experience of peace, they also undermine our health.

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.