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| The Dalai Lama on Goodness For me, human beings' ability to smile is one of our most beautiful characteristics. If nothing can change the situation, worrying only makes it worse. Peace in the world depends on peace in the hearts of individuals. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use the present well. As the Tibetan expression has it, even if the rope breaks nine times, we must splice it back together a tenth time. In this way, even if ultimately we do fail, at least there will be no feelings of regret. Treat everyone as if they were a close friend. Compassion is one of the principal things that make our lives meaningful. It is the source of all lasting happiness and joy. And it is the foundation of a good heart, the heart of one who acts out of desire to help others. If you can, try not even to think of yourself as better than the humblest beggar. When we act out of concern for others, our behavior toward them is automatically positive. This is because we have no room for suspicion when are hearts are filled with love. I have come to the conclusion that whether or not a person is a religious believer does not matter much. Far more important is that they be a good human being. |
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