7 Tenzin Gyatso Quotes on Wisdom

Tenzin Gyatso quotes on wisdom

11. Reason well from the beginning and then there will never be any need to look back with confusion and doubt.

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17. Within the body there are billions of different particles. Similarly, there are many different thoughts and a variety of states of mind. It is wise to take a close look into the world of your mind and to make the distinction between beneficial and harmful states of mind. Once you can recognize the value of good states of mind, you can increase or foster them.

74. Just as rust, which arose from the iron itself, wears out the iron, likewise, performing an action without examination would destroy us by projecting us into a negative state of existence.

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80. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

82. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

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83. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

88. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.