The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history.

One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.

The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life - knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live.

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

Any man may be in good spirits and good temper when he is well dressed. There ain't much credit in that.

Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.

Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.

In my country we go to prison first and then become President.

For my part, I consider that it will be found much better by all parties to leave the past to history, especially as I propose to write that history myself. 

Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.

When an idea exclusively occupies the mind, it is transformed into an actual physical or mental state.

Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.