A compilation of Motivational and Inspirational Tweets of The Dalai Lama.
1. The quality of every human activity ultimately depends on our motivation.
2. Although bringing about inner change is difficult, it is absolutely worthwhile to try. What is important is to try our best.The quality of every human activity ultimately depends on our motivation.— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) September 13, 2016
Although bringing about inner change is difficult, it is absolutely worthwhile to try. What is important is to try our best.— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) May 30, 2017
3. We have to cultivate a vision of a happier, more peaceful future and make the effort now to bring it about.
4. We may sometimes feel that we can’t do much as individuals, but humanity is made up of individuals; we can make a difference.We have to cultivate a vision of a happier, more peaceful future and make the effort now to bring it about.— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) February 24, 2017
5. We have a marvellous brain, but have to use it properly. It's scientific to be sceptical, to research and experiment. An approach I admire.We may sometimes feel that we can’t do much as individuals, but humanity is made up of individuals; we can make a difference.— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) July 15, 2016
6. When faced with problems, don’t lose hope. Keep up your self-confidence and don’t be too impatient to achieve quick results.We have a marvellous brain, but have to use it properly. It's scientific to be sceptical, to research and experiment. An approach I admire.— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) December 18, 2015
7. It is unrealistic to think that the future of humanity can be achieved through prayer or good wishes alone; what we need is to take action.When faced with problems, don’t lose hope. Keep up your self-confidence and don’t be too impatient to achieve quick results.— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) November 25, 2015
8. The gun may seem more decisive in the short term, but in the long term the power of truth is stronger.It's unrealistic to think that the future of humanity can be achieved through prayer or good wishes alone; what we need is to take action.— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) September 8, 2015
9. Our potential for positive and negative emotions is the same, but intelligence is our special quality. Use it well; be successful and happy.The gun may seem more decisive in the short term, but in the long term the power of truth is stronger.— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) July 10, 2015
10. Being aware of a single shortcoming within yourself is far more useful than being aware of a thousand in someone else.Our potential for positive and negative emotions is the same, but intelligence is our special quality. Use it well; be successful and happy.— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) April 20, 2015
11. If you develop care and concern for others, you’ll develop a kind of inner strength in spite of your own difficulties and problems.Being aware of a single shortcoming within yourself is far more useful than being aware of a thousand in someone else.— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) January 30, 2015
12. Affection, warm-heartedness, that makes us happy; wealth alone can’t do that.If you develop care and concern for others, you’ll develop a kind of inner strength in spite of your own difficulties and problems.— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) December 12, 2014
13. Warm-heartedness gives rise to the self-confidence and inner strength that supports a calm mind.Affection, warm-heartedness, that makes us happy; wealth alone can’t do that.— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) November 21, 2014
14. We cannot change the past, but we can reshape the future. Young people have the opportunity to create a happier, better future.Warm-heartedness gives rise to the self-confidence and inner strength that supports a calm mind.— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) February 28, 2014
15. Sometimes things go wrong; that’s normal. But we have a saying in Tibetan, ‘Nine times fail, nine times try again.We cannot change the past, but we can reshape the future. Young people have the opportunity to create a happier, better future— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) December 17, 2013
Image Source: The Washington PostSometimes things go wrong; that’s normal. But we have a saying in Tibetan, ‘Nine times fail, nine times try again'.— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) November 26, 2013