” Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. “
” Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. “
” If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them. “
” If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it. “
” Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day. “
” Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent. “
” There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness. “
” Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life. “
” Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn’t anyone who doesn’t appreciate kindness and compassion. “
” With realization of one’s own potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world. “
That last one really spoke to me…
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| — | Dalai Lama ( http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/d/dalai_lama.html + http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/d/dalai_lama_2.html ) |
The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions.
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| — | Thich Nhat Hanh (via wonderrlove) |
If we know anything about a path at all, it’s only because of the Great ones that have gone before us. Out of their love and kindness, they have left some footprints for us to follow. So, in the same way that they wish for us, we wish that all beings everywhere, including ourselves, be safe, be happy, have good health, and enough to eat. And may we all live at ease of heart with whatever comes to us in life
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| — | Krishna Das (via careefreee) |
That until the philosophy which holds one race superior and another inferior is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned; That until there are no longer first-class and second-class citizens of any nation; That until the color of a man’s skin is of no more significance than the color of his eyes; That until the basic human rights are equally guaranteed to all without regard to race; That until that day, the dream of lasting peace and world citizenship and the rule of international morality will remain but a fleeting illusion, to be pursued but never attained;
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| — | Haile Selassie (via soulsdawn) |
