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First Quotes by Dalai Lama
- I am a steadfast follower of the doctrine of non-violence which was first preached by Lord Buddha, whose divine wisdom is absolute...
- Internal peace is an essential first step to achieving peace in the world. How do you cultivate it? It's very simple. In the first place…
- The first beneficiary of compassion is always oneself. When compassion, or warmheartedness, arises in us and our focus shifts away from our own narrow self-interest,…
- There is competition, but it is used in a good way. It is positive to want to go first, provided the intention is to pave…
- I believe the twenty-first century can become the most important century of human history. I think a new reality is emerging. Whether this view is…
- Through money or power you cannot solve all problems. The problem in the human heart must be solved first.
- In order to be happy we must first possess inner contentment; and inner contentment doesn't come from having all we want; but rather from wanting…
- Learning is the first step in making positive changes within yourself. Other factors are conviction, determination, action & effort. Learning & education help develop conviction…
- You have to start giving first and expect absolutely nothing.
- Religion is important for humanity, but it should evolve with humanity. The first priority is to establish and develop the principle of pluralism in all…
- People often expect the other person to respond first in a positive way, instead of taking the initiative to create that possibility. I feel that's…
- Because the twentieth century was a century of violence, let us make the twenty-first a century of dialogue.
- So the first step in seeking happiness is learning. We first have to learn how negative emotions and behaviors are harmful to us and how…
- It is my belief that whereas the twentieth century has been a century of war and untold suffering, the twenty-first century should be one of…
- If you want to change the world, first try to improve and bring about change within yourself. That will help change your family. From there…
- First one must change. I first watch myself, check myself, then expect changes from others.
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- Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others. — Aristotle
- For though we love both the truth and our friends, piety requires us to honor the truth first. — Aristotle
- He who is to be a good ruler must have first been ruled. — Aristotle
- In making a speech one must study three points: first, the means of producing persuasion; second, the language; third the proper arrangement… — Aristotle
- Retired is being tired twice, I've thought, first tired of working, then tired of not. — Richard Armour
- The first time that you escape from home or the small town that you live in - there's a reason a small… — Billie Joe Armstrong
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- Ironically, the first thing that appealed to me about Islam was its pluralism. The fact that the Koran praises all the great… — Karen Armstrong