His Holiness the Dalai Lama, 1989 Nobel Peace Laureate

"Compassion is not religious business, it is human business, it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability, it is essential for human survival. "

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

"You can develop the right attitude toward others if you have kindness, love and respect for them, and a clear realization of the oneness of all human beings."

"A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you. Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether ones believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion."

"It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others."

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