purpose Quotes

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

The purpose of our lives is to be happy.

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.

If I had remained in Lhasa, even without the Chinese occupation, I would probably have carried the ceremonial role in some orthodox way.

I want to be just a pure spiritual leader.

However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention.

There is a kind of elevation which does not depend on fortune; it is a certain air which distinguishes us, and seems to destine us for great things; it is a price which we imperceptibly set upon ourselves.

Great souls are not those who have fewer passions and more virtues than others, but only those who have greater designs.

To be is to do.

Morality is not the doctrine of how we may make ourselves happy, but how we may make ourselves worthy of happiness.