Human use, population, and technology have reached that certain stage where mother Earth no longer accepts our presence with silence.
Dalai LamaIt seems that for some people the idea of compassion entails a complete disregard for or even a sacrifice of their own interests. This is not the case. In fact, you first of all have to have a wish to be happy yourself - if you don't love yourself like that, how can you love others?
Dalai Lama...it becomes clear that, given our diversity, no single religion satisfies all humanity. ... And since the majority does not practice religion, I am concerned to try to find a way to serve all humanity without appealing to religious faith.
Dalai LamaWorld belongs to humanity, not this leader, that leader or that king or prince or religious leader. World belongs to humanity.
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