Brute force, no matter how strongly applied, can never subdue the basic human desire for freedom.

Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.

Smile if you want a smile from another face.

After I handed over all my authority, I feel now our struggle [for Tibet ] become much, much safer. And me personally, the day I officially handed over, that night, very unusual sound. I am quite free now.

Our greatest duty and our main responsibility is to help others. But please, if you can't help them, would you please not hurt them.

A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals the secret of some hidden treasure.

Home is where you feel at home and are treated well.