We have to make a sustained effort, again and again, to cultivate the positive aspects within us.

Unfortunate events though potentially a source of anger and despair have equal potential to be a source of spiritual growth. Whether or not this is the outcome depends on your response.

If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.

While people are often content to criticize and blame others for what goes wrong, surely we should at least attempt to put forward constructive ideas. One thing is for certain: given human beings' love of truth, justice, peace, and freedom, creating a better, more compassionate world is a genuine possibility. The potential is there.

I became the Dalai Lama not on a volunteer basis.

Forming a new world religion is difficult and not particularly desirable. However, in that love is essential to all religions, one could speak of the universal religion of love.

When a problem first arises, try to remain humble and maintain a sincere attitude, and be concerned that the outcome is fair.