Soldiers who always remain faithful to their nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice their lives, are invincible.

We become just by performing just action, temperate by performing temperate actions, brave by performing brave action.

Take to the path of dharma – the path of truth and justice. Don’t misuse your valour. Remain united. March forward in all humility, but fully awake to the situation you face, demanding your rights and firmness.

An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching.

It was the experience of mystery - even if mixed with fear - that engendered religion.

Sure I am of this, that you have only to endure to conquer.

The future rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I'm going to press on.

Courage is a mean with regard to fear and confidence.

Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous.

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.

Faith... must be enforced by reason... when faith becomes blind it dies

Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.