Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

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.

Competition is the keen cutting edge of business, always shaving away at costs. 

Look at situations from all angles, and you will become more open.

You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.

Let us all be brave enough to die the death of a martyr, but let no one lust for martyrdom.

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 man is but the product of his thoughts what he thinks, he becomes.

Fear has its use but cowardice has none.

In order to be an immaculate member of a flock of sheep, one must above all be a sheep oneself.

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.