Dalai Lama Quotes

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Dalai Lama

July 6 , 1935 – Present

Dalai Lama is a Tibetan spiritual leader. Their most powerful quotes on life, success and human nature are collected here for daily inspiration and reflection.

101 quotes in this collection

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"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. This powerful statement captures the true essence of living fully."

-- Dalai Lama

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. This powerful statement captures the true essence of living fully."

-- Dalai Lama

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy. A practical insight into choosing joy amidst life's daily challenges."

-- Dalai Lama

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy. A practical insight into choosing joy amidst life's daily challenges."

-- Dalai Lama

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. This remains a timeless reminder of the joy found in everyday living."

-- Dalai Lama

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. This remains a timeless reminder of the joy found in everyday living."

-- Dalai Lama

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy. Such is the perspective of a mind focused on gratitude and inner peace."

-- Dalai Lama

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy. Such is the perspective of a mind focused on gratitude and inner peace."

-- Dalai Lama

"Human beings by nature want happiness and do not want suffering."

-- Dalai Lama

"Human beings by nature want happiness and do not want suffering."

-- Dalai Lama

"If you have a good heart, you will have a good mind."

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"If you have a good heart, you will have a good mind."

-- Dalai Lama

"Through difficult experiences, life sometimes becomes more meaningful."

-- Dalai Lama

"Through difficult experiences, life sometimes becomes more meaningful."

-- Dalai Lama

"In our struggle for freedom, truth is the only weapon we possess."

-- Dalai Lama

"In our struggle for freedom, truth is the only weapon we possess."

-- Dalai Lama

"Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence."

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"Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence."

-- Dalai Lama

"Brute force, no matter how strongly applied, can never subdue the basic human desire for freedom."

-- Dalai Lama

"Brute force, no matter how strongly applied, can never subdue the basic human desire for freedom."

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"One human life is no more than a tiny blip."

-- Dalai Lama

"One human life is no more than a tiny blip."

-- Dalai Lama

"We are all visitors to this planet."

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"We are all visitors to this planet."

-- Dalai Lama

"Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days."

-- Dalai Lama

"Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days."

-- Dalai Lama

"Irrespective of whether we are believers or agnostics... the need for love is at the very core of our existence."

-- Dalai Lama

"Irrespective of whether we are believers or agnostics... the need for love is at the very core of our existence."

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"Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace."

-- Dalai Lama

"Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace."

-- Dalai Lama

"Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together."

-- Dalai Lama

"Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together."

-- Dalai Lama

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

-- Dalai Lama

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

-- Dalai Lama

"Grief is the reminder of the depth of our love."

-- Dalai Lama

"Grief is the reminder of the depth of our love."

-- Dalai Lama

"Forgiveness does not mean you forget what someone has done."

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"Forgiveness does not mean you forget what someone has done."

-- Dalai Lama

"Happiness is the highest form of relaxation."

-- Dalai Lama

"Happiness is the highest form of relaxation."

-- Dalai Lama

"The way to change others’ minds is with affection, and not anger."

-- Dalai Lama

"The way to change others’ minds is with affection, and not anger."

-- Dalai Lama

"With realization of ones own potential and self-confidence in ones ability, one can build a better world."

-- Dalai Lama

"With realization of ones own potential and self-confidence in ones ability, one can build a better world."

-- Dalai Lama

"A warm heart is a source of joy."

-- Dalai Lama

"A warm heart is a source of joy."

-- Dalai Lama

"Anger is the ultimate destroyer of your own peace of mind."

-- Dalai Lama

"Anger is the ultimate destroyer of your own peace of mind."

-- Dalai Lama

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Who is Dalai Lama? +

Dalai Lama is a Tibetan spiritual leader. Their most powerful quotes on life, success and human nature are collected here for daily inspiration and reflection.

What is Dalai Lama's most famous quote? +

One of Dalai Lama's most widely shared quotes is: "I am just one human being.".

What did Dalai Lama say about peace? +

On peace, Dalai Lama said: "We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.".

What did Dalai Lama say about growth? +

On growth, Dalai Lama said: "The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.".

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Dalai Lama's quotes endure because they turn ideas about Peace, Growth, Happiness, Love into clear, memorable language that is easy to relate to and share.

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