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Imagine All the People: A Conversation with the Dalai Lama on Money, Politics, and Life As It Could Be

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Imagine All the People: A Conversation with the Dalai Lama on Money, Politics, and Life As It Could Be Quotes

“If one's cause is supported by sound reasoning, there is no point in using violence. It is those who have no motive other than selfish desire and who cannot achieve their goal through logical reasoning who rely on force.”

“The mind is key. If anything should be considered a god, so to speak, it is the mind, not money. A healthy positive mind is the utmost priority. But if we were to reverse the order of these priorities, what would happen? I find it hard to imagine how a person with great wealth, bad health, no friends, and no peace of mind could feel even slightly happy.”