The source of peace is within us; so also the source of war. And the real enemy is within us, and not outside. The source of war is not the existence of nuclear weapons or other arms. It is the minds of human beings who decide to push the button and to use those arms out of hatred, anger or greed.
Dalai LamaNumber of people have said to me, after hearing your thinking, their mind becomes much more happier.
Dalai LamaScientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.
Dalai LamaJust as we take for granted the need to acquire proficiency in the basic academic subjects, I am hopeful that a time will come when we can take it for granted that children will learn, as part of the curriculum, the indispensability of inner values: love, compassion, justice, and forgiveness.
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