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

Book by Dalai Lama · 3 quotes · Ifs, Persons, Compassion

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

“There are many different kinds of power. True power comes from serving and helping others. Such behavior makes people respect you. They are willing to listen to your views and advice, and they support you. The energy of many people is thus channeled through one person. This kind of power is positive and authentic.”

“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.”