True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist. 

As different streams having different sources all mingle their waters in the sea, so different tendencies, various though they appear, crooked or straight, all lead to God.

I am never going to have anything more to do with politics or politicians. When this war is over I shall confine myself entirely to writing and painting. 

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.

Let each know that for each the body, the mind and the soul have been forced to fulfill themselves. 

I have done one thing that I think is a contribution: I helped Buddhist science and modern science combine. No other Buddhist has done that. Other lamas, I don't think they ever pay attention to modern science. Since my childhood, I have a keen interest.

 A country's greatness, sacrifice and love depend on the values of the country that it holds.

Papa, potatoes, poultry, prunes and prisms, are all very good words for the lips.

The word ‘I’ should be a non-entity because it promotes ego.

The great defense against the air menace is to attack the enemy's aircraft as near as possible to their point of departure. 

I am confident I will set foot again in Tibet in my lifetime.

It is not the employer who pays the wages. Employers only handle the money. It is the customer who pays the wages.