Quotes

“To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.” Confucius

“Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.” Confucius

“Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.” Confucius

“We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.” Confucius

“What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.” Confucius

“When anger rises, think of the consequences.” Confucius

“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” Confucius

“ When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.” Confucius

“When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.” Confucius

“When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge.” Confucius

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” Confucius

“Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.” Confucius

“Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?” Confucius

“You cannot open a book without learning something.” Confucius

“All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.” Dalai Lama

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” Dalai Lama

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” Dalai Lama

“I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.” Dalai Lama

“If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.” Dalai Lama

“If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.” Dalai Lama

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” Dalai Lama

“In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.” Dalai Lama

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.” Dalai Lama

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” Dalai Lama

“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.” Dalai Lama

“Sleep is the best meditation.” Dalai Lama

“Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.” Dalai Lama

“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” Dalai Lama

“There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.” Dalai Lama

“We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.” Dalai Lama