God sometimes does try to the uttermost those whom he wishes to bless.

In domestic government, unity and cooperation are essential requisites. 

Your idol is shattered in the dust to prove that God's dust is greater than your idol.

No real change in history has ever been achieved by discussion.

Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up.

Love is a better teacher than duty. 

It has always been a mystery to me how men can feel themselves honoured by the humiliation of their fellow beings.

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. 

Man is a universe within himself.

I felt we must separate political responsibility. The Dalai Lama should not carry that burden. So that is my selfish reason - to protect the old Dalai Lama tradition. It is safer without political involvement.

I have no use for people who throw their weight around as celebrities, or for those who fawn over you just because you are famous.