"I usually say the aim of life..." - Quote by Dalai Lama
I usually say the aim of life is to be happy. Our existence is based on hope. Our life is rooted in the opportunity to be happy, not necessarily wealthy, but happy within our own minds. If we only indulge in sensory pleasure, we'll be little different from animals. In fact, we have this marvellous brain and intelligence; we must learn to use it.
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“Compassion is the radicalism of our time.”
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.”
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