Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.

Some animals are cunning and evil-disposed, as the fox; others, as the dog, are fierce, friendly, and fawning. Some are gentle and easily tamed, as the elephant; some are susceptible of shame, and watchful, as the goose. Some are jealous and fond of ornament, as the peacock.

Only he can take great resolves who has indomitable faith in God and has fear of God.

I think the self-burning itself on practice of non-violence. These people, you see, they easily use bomb explosive, more casualty people. But they didn't do that. Only sacrifice their own life. So this also is part of practice of non-violence.

I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.

COVID-19 has proved that death is no longer an equalizer

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.

Let not the 12 million Negroes be ashamed of the fact that they are the grandchildren of slaves. There is dishonor in being slave-owners.

I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?

The look of city is the reflection of the outlook of its denizens.

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.