--- title: "19 Greater Quotes By Dalai Lama" description: "19 Greater quotes by Dalai Lama. Plus more from Dalai Lama and more Greater sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f1/dalai-lama-89_action_a-generous-heart-and-wholesome-actions-l_687470.jpg" --- > [A generous heart and wholesome actions lead to greater peace.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/a-generous-heart-and-wholesome-actions-lead-to-greater-peace/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f1/dalai-lama-89_action_a-generous-heart-and-wholesome-actions-l_687470.jpg) > [To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/to-conquer-oneself-is-a-greater-victory-than-to-conquer-thousands-in/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb5/dalai-lama-89_battle_to-conquer-oneself-is-a-greater-victory_787654.jpg) > [So our future is in our own hands. What greater free will do we need?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/so-our-future-is-in-our-own-hands-what-greater-free-will-do-we-need/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dfb/dalai-lama-89_free_so-our-future-is-in-our-own-hands-what-g_2904793.jpg) > [I have found a much greater appreciation of Buddhism because I couldn't take it for granted here in exile.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/i-have-found-a-much-greater-appreciation-of-buddhism-because-i-couldn/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2e1/dalai-lama-89_appreciation_i-have-found-a-much-greater-appreciation_3194479.jpg) > [The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/the-more-we-care-for-the-happiness-of-others-the-greater-is-our-own/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/01f/dalai-lama-89_being-depressed_the-more-we-care-for-the-happiness-of-ot_2972348.jpg) > [The greater the force of your compassion, the greeater your resilience in confronting hardships.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/the-greater-the-force-of-your-compassion-the-greeater-your-resilience/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/be4/dalai-lama-89_compassion_the-greater-the-force-of-your-compassion_757114.jpg) > [The more contact we have with one another and the more we come to understand each other's values, the greater will be…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/the-more-contact-we-have-with-one-another-and-the-more-we-come-to/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5d4/dalai-lama-89_contact_the-more-contact-we-have-with-one-anothe_1985305.jpg) > [No single Tibetan dreaming return of previous sort of backwardness, therefore as far as economy development is concerned, Tibet remain within the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/no-single-tibetan-dreaming-return-of-previous-sort-of-backwardness/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/23b/dalai-lama-89_benefits_no-single-tibetan-dreaming-return-of-pre_1185812.jpg) > [Within the framework of the Buddhist Path, reflecting on suffering has tremendous importance because -realizing the nature of suffering, you will develop…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/within-the-framework-of-the-buddhist-path-reflecting-on-suffering-has/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/134/dalai-lama-89_action_within-the-framework-of-the-buddhist-pat_1817878.jpg) > [I believe that to meet the challenge of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/i-believe-that-to-meet-the-challenge-of-our-times-human-beings-will/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b18/dalai-lama-89_believe_i-believe-that-to-meet-the-challenge-of_315985.jpg) > [All living beings have experience of pleasure and pain, and we are among them. What makes human beings different is that we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/all-living-beings-have-experience-of-pleasure-and-pain-and-we-are/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/38d/dalai-lama-89_ability_all-living-beings-have-experience-of-ple_2563802.jpg) > [Material progress and a higher standard of living bring us greater comfort and health, but do not lead to a transformation of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/material-progress-and-a-higher-standard-of-living-bring-us-greater/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e4f/dalai-lama-89_affection_material-progress-and-a-higher-standard_1136611.jpg) > [A compassionate attitude helps you communicate more easily with your fellow human beings. As a result, you make more genuine friends and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/a-compassionate-attitude-helps-you-communicate-more-easily-with-your/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/750/dalai-lama-89_about-yourself_a-compassionate-attitude-helps-you-commu_1223741.jpg) > [I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/i-believe-that-the-very-purpose-of-life-is-to-be-happy-from-the-very-2/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a6/dalai-lama-89_believe_i-believe-that-the-very-purpose-of-life_2662473.jpg) > [Depression seems to be related to fear, anger and frustration. When you're in a bad mood, even if you meet with your…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/depression-seems-to-be-related-to-fear-anger-and-frustration-when-you/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/36b/dalai-lama-89_anger-and-frustratio_depression-seems-to-be-related-to-fear-a_2667581.jpg) > [According to Buddhism, individuals are masters of their own destiny. And all living beings are believed to possess the nature of the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/according-to-buddhism-individuals-are-masters-of-their-own-destiny/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/68e/dalai-lama-89_buddhism_according-to-buddhism-individuals-are-ma_509523.jpg) > [We humans have existed in our present form for about a hundred thousand years. I believe that if during this time the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/we-humans-have-existed-in-our-present-form-for-about-a-hundred/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0e9/dalai-lama-89_activity_we-humans-have-existed-in-our-present-fo_1909266.jpg) > [Our world and our lives have become increasingly interdependent, so when our neighbour is harmed, it affects us too. Therefore we have…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/our-world-and-our-lives-have-become-increasingly-interdependent-so/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea1/dalai-lama-89_abandon_our-world-and-our-lives-have-become-incr_490072.jpg) > [If we develop concern for other people's welfare, share other people's suffering, and help them, ultimately we will benefit. If we think…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/if-we-develop-concern-for-other-people-s-welfare-share-other-people-s/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a81/dalai-lama-89_being-happy_if-we-develop-concern-for-other-people-s_2905441.jpg) ## Other authors on Greater ## More by Dalai Lama > [Although under particular circumstances, the violence method - any method - can be justified, nevertheless once you commit violence, then counterviolence will be returned.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/although-under-particular-circumstances-the-violence-method-any/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [There are a number of qualities which are important for mental peace, but from the little experience I have, I believe that one of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/there-are-a-number-of-qualities-which-are-important-for-mental-peace/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [In the interests of everyone the artist had a responsibility to use his medium well. In the Tibetan culture, most of the paintings are…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/in-the-interests-of-everyone-the-artist-had-a-responsibility-to-use/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does not function…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/if-the-mind-is-dominated-by-hatred-the-best-part-of-the-brain-which/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/more-compassionate-mind-more-sense-of-concern-for-other-s-well-being/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [Everybody loves to talk about calmness and peace, whether in a family, national, or international context, but without inner peace how can we make…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/everybody-loves-to-talk-about-calmness-and-peace-whether-in-a-family/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/the-only-definitive-truth-for-buddhism-is-the-absolute-negation-of/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [We can change society, change humanity by changing ourselves as individuals. By cultivating inner values, we can change our own lives and those of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/we-can-change-society-change-humanity-by-changing-ourselves-as/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [I don't want to convert people to Buddhism — all major religions, when understood properly, have the same potential for good.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/i-don-t-want-to-convert-people-to-buddhism-all-major-religions-when/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [There is no way to escape death, it is just like trying to escape by four great mountains touching sky. There is no escape…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/there-is-no-way-to-escape-death-it-is-just-like-trying-to-escape-by/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [We live within the environment. So that directly relates with our survival, our life. So through that way, more concern of well being of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/we-live-within-the-environment-so-that-directly-relates-with-our/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [My belief is that the various religious traditions have great potential to increase compassion, the sense of caring for one another, and the spirit…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/my-belief-is-that-the-various-religious-traditions-have-great/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [When we think carefully, we see that the brief elation we experience when appeasing sensual impulses may not be very different from what the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/when-we-think-carefully-we-see-that-the-brief-elation-we-experience/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [“So let us reflect on what is truly of value in life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/so-let-us-reflect-on-what-is-truly-of-value-in-life-what-gives/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [I am the source of my own suffering, because of the habits of my mind.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/i-am-the-source-of-my-own-suffering-because-of-the-habits-of-my-mind/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/greater/dalai-lama/#itemlist", "name": "19 Greater Quotes By Dalai Lama", "numberOfItems": 19, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "A generous heart and wholesome actions lead to greater peace.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dalai Lama" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/a-generous-heart-and-wholesome-actions-lead-to-greater-peace/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f1/dalai-lama-89_action_a-generous-heart-and-wholesome-actions-l_687470.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f1/dalai-lama-89_action_a-generous-heart-and-wholesome-actions-l_687470.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f1/dalai-lama-89_action_a-generous-heart-and-wholesome-actions-l_687470.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“A generous heart and wholesome actions lead to greater peace.” — Dalai Lama", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dalai Lama" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/to-conquer-oneself-is-a-greater-victory-than-to-conquer-thousands-in/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb5/dalai-lama-89_battle_to-conquer-oneself-is-a-greater-victory_787654.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb5/dalai-lama-89_battle_to-conquer-oneself-is-a-greater-victory_787654.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb5/dalai-lama-89_battle_to-conquer-oneself-is-a-greater-victory_787654.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.” — Dalai Lama", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "So our future is in our own hands. 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