A rebellion is not a revolution. It may ultimately lead to that end.

t doesn't matter from which caste, creed or culture one belongs, what matters is that everyone is a citizen of India and there should only be pride in that they are Indian.

It is not once nor twice but times without number that the same ideas make their appearance in the world.

For though we love both the truth and our friends, piety requires us to honor the truth first.

I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in charge, I believe everything will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about. 

When warmongers offer to negotiate for peace, it is called diplomacy.

A weak man is just by accident. A strong but non-violent man is unjust by accident.

Physical comforts cannot subdue mental suffering, and if we look closely, we can see that those who have many possessions are not necessarily happy. In fact, being wealthy often brings even more anxiety.

It is our duty to pay for our liberty with our own blood. The freedom that we shall win through our sacrifice and exertion, we shall be able to preserve with your own strength.

I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

I know, to banish anger altogether from one's breast is a difficult task. It cannot be achieved through pure personal effort. It can be done only by God's grace.

The Dalai Lama is just a temporal leader of Tibet.