growth Quotes

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them.

With the realization of ones own potential and self-confidence in ones ability, one can build a better world.

In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.

The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.

I have done one thing that I think is a contribution: I helped Buddhist science and modern science combine. No other Buddhist has done that. Other lamas, I don't think they ever pay attention to modern science. Since my childhood, I have a keen interest.

We give advice, but we cannot give the wisdom to profit by it.

In the human heart new passions are forever being born; the overthrow of one almost always means the rise of another.