Tibet is not like Kuwait. Kuwait has oil.

If we can manage to refrain from harming others in our everyday actions and words, we can start to give more serious attention to actively doing good, and this can be a source of great joy and inner confidence. We can benefit others through our actions by being warm and generous toward them, by being charitable, and by helping those in need.

Anger or hatred is like a fisherman's hook. It is very important for us to ensure that we are not caught by it.

Happiness in simplicity can be achieved with a flexible mindset and nine hours sleep each night.

Treat each person as you would an old friend.

When we develop a right attitude of compassion and gratitude, we take a giant step towards solving our personal and international problems

I must have dialogue with the Chinese government, and dialogue requires compromise. Therefore, I'm speaking for genuine self-rule, not for independence.