Physically you are a human being, but mentally you are incomplete. Given that we have this physical human form, we must safeguard our mental capacity for judgment. For that, we cannot take out insurance; the insurance company is within: self-discipline, self-awareness, and a clear realization of the disadvantages of anger and the positive effects of kindness.
Dalai LamaCompassion is not religious business, it is human business, it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability, it is essential for human survival.
Dalai LamaTrue compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason.
Dalai LamaHappiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes.
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