"If you can do something about a..." - Quote by Dalai Lama

“We have to have some form of politics. Politics is a form of resolving conflicts. Politics which comes from sincere motivation is constructive.”

“A sense of contentment is a key factor for attaining happiness”

“Continue this practice no matter what happens or what anyone does to you.”

“[Do you worry unnecessarily about the future? Remember most fears are just False Evidence Appearing Real. Don't let unfounded fears rob you of the joys of life or you too will say...] There has been much tragedy in my life; [and] at least half of it actually happened.”

“If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?”

“'Don't you worry, and don't you hurry.' I know that phrase by heart, and if all other music should perish out of the world it would still sing to me.”

“The problem of the negro is so criminal that many individuals and organizations are going to have to sacrifice what they call their organizational principles if someone comes up with a solution that will really solve the problem.”

“I have become my own version of an optimist. If I can't make it through one door, I'll go through another door - or I'll make a door. Something terrific will come no matter how dark the present.”

“Any group, any group that can't work with all other groups, if they are genuinely interested in solving the problems of the Negro collectively why, I don't think that that group is really sincerely motivated toward reaching a solution.”