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Category Archives: peace
We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness.
We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting way of wording this sentiment. If we remember that today’s … Continue reading
Posted in communication, desire, happiness, individuality, peace, respect
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By implementing the practice of love and compassion, we will naturally live a non-violent way of life.
By implementing the practice of love and compassion, we will naturally live a non-violent way of life. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote has in interesting premise. It speaks about living a life where we regularly practice love and … Continue reading
Posted in action, compassion, growth, habits, love, peace
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, love, practice
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Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.
Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? There have been a number of studies that link the ‘negative’ emotions with … Continue reading
Posted in anger, compassion, habits, kindness, peace, perspective
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, compassion, Dalai Lama, hatred
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In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace.
In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? In this quote, the topic is a meaningful life, and how … Continue reading
Posted in dignity, habits, humanitarianism, peace, self improvement, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, cherish, Dalai Lama, lead, life
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I have found that the greatest degree of inner peace comes from cultivating love and compassion.
I have found that the greatest degree of inner peace comes from cultivating love and compassion. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about how you feel when you are working on your feelings of love and of … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, emotion, failure, judgement, love, peace
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He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.
He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? I find this quote interesting due to how it turns the outside (the universe) to the inside (within one’s self). To … Continue reading
Posted in anger, discovery, happiness, obstacles, peace, self knowledge
Tagged @philo_quotes, harmony, himself, Marcus Aurelius, world
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Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please.
Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? I have seen this quote with “where” instead of “when” and I presume it’s because a popular quote site either got it … Continue reading
Even a small experience of altruism brings a measure of mental peace right away.
Even a small experience of altruism brings a measure of mental peace right away. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is talking about the link between altruism and mental peace. It says that when you do nice things for … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, altruism, Dalai Lama, peace, small
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Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.
Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot. – Charlie Chaplin What does that mean? As this quote is from a movie star, the term close-up means the camera (and therefore, the observer) is close to … Continue reading
Posted in effort, focus, observation, peace, thankful, vision
Tagged @AMillionLaughs, Charlie Chaplin, comedy, comfort, tragedy
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The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual.
The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a fairly pragmatic statement. There are only a handful of individuals in the world who … Continue reading
Posted in calm, chocolate, happiness, kindness, peace, personal growth
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Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears
Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This quote is classic Stoic (as one might expect). It urges us to reject your sense of injury. This, in turn, causes the injury … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, forgiveness, happiness, peace, relaxation, tolerance
Tagged @philo_quotes, injury, Marcus Aurelius, peace of mind, stoic
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We all like to be around kind people; their peaceful, relaxed nature puts us at ease
We all like to be around kind people; their peaceful, relaxed nature puts us at ease. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote talks about how kindness can impact others. Kindness can be shown in many ways, from saying hello … Continue reading
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Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If a person shows anger to you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster.
Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If a person shows anger to you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this speaks to a fundamental truth of life. … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, compassion, kindness, love, peace
Tagged @DalaiLama, calm, compassion, Dalai Lama, kindness, love
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Today, when we face problems or disagreements, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue.
Today, when we face problems or disagreements, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a variation of “violence begets more violence” but is stated from the opposite direction. He is calling … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, cooperation, deception, desire, motivation, peace, question
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, calm, Dalai Lama, desire, dialog, disagreement
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