We have made a great effort to maintain all levels of Buddhist education; it has helped us have a kind of renaissance, really.
Dalai LamaIt is difficult to violently suppress people in the long run, as the example of the Soviet Union and the Eastern European countries has shown.
Dalai LamaJust give food without showing affection, [animals] might not get sort of 100% satisfaction. So they also, you see, when we human beings, we show affection, the poor animal also respond to us.
Dalai LamaWomen have the capacity to lead us to a more peaceful world with compassion, affection, and kindness.
Dalai LamaOur most valuable teachers are our enemies.While our friends can help us in many ways, only our enemies can provide us with the challenge we need to develop tolerance, patience, and compassionthree virtues essential for building character, developing peace of mind, and bringing us true happiness.
Dalai Lama