"Sometimes, whether a desire is excessive or..." - Quote by Dalai Lama

“Education is the way to achieve far-reaching results, it is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society.”

“One who is caught in thought loses one's original nature. All he knows are words and descriptions. When he sees the actual thing, he fails to perceive it.”

“Most of our troubles are due to our passionate desire for and attachment to things that we misapprehend as enduring entities.”

“The world has proclaimed the reign of freedom, especially of late, but what do we see in this freedom of theirs? Nothing but slavery and self-destruction! For the world says: "You have desires and so satisfy them, for you have the same rights as the most rich and powerful. Don't be afraid of satisfying them and even multiply your desires."”

“The curse of marriageThat we can call these delicate creatures oursAnd not their appetites!”

“I thought I'd go to a craft fair, and there would be a jar of jellybeans there - "Guess how many jellybeans are in this jar, and win a prize". Aw, come on, man, let just me have some. I'll tell you what, guess how many jellybeans I want! If you guessed a handful, you are right.”

“If Blake said that, said Father Brian, he never lived in Dublin.”

“You can't escape your own period. Whether you take sides for or against, you're always in it.”

“Every man deserves to be judged in the context of his times.”