“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”
More from Dalai Lama on Life
“We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”
“In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace.”
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.”
“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.”
“The ultimate source of comfort and peace is within ourselves.”
“We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”
“In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace.”
“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.”
“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.”
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