Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.
Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
Our visit to this planet is short, so we should use our time meaningfully, which we can do by helping others wherever possible.
Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways.
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.
Problems will always arise, but we need to address them differently. We need to engage in dialogue to resolve them rather than resorting to the use of force.
Proper utilization of time is so important. While we have this body, and especially this amazing human brain, I think every minute is something precious.
Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
Responsibility does not only lie with the leaders of our countries or with those who have been appointed or elected to do a particular job. It lies with each of us individually. The Nobel Lecture, December 11, 1989
Scientists have a special responsibility, a moral responsibility, in ensuring that science serves the interests of humanity in the best possible way.
Scientists have shown that where constant anger and hatred undermine our immune systems, compassion strengthens our general well-being. To live more peacefully and joyfully in our day to day lives, we need a warm heart.
Since we are not solely material creatures, it is a mistake to place all our hopes for happiness on external development alone. The key is to develop inner peace.
So, if you think only of yourself, only your own happiness, the result is actually less happiness. You get more anxiety, more fear.
Some scientists believe climate change is the cause of unprecedented melting of the North Pole, and that effects these very uncertain weather patterns. I think we should listen to those scientists and experts.
Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.
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