Dalai Lama Quotes

If we have a positive mental attitude, then even when surrounded by hostility, we shall not lack inner peace.

The basic root of happiness lies in our minds; outer circumstances are nothing more than adverse or favourable.

Happiness is not so much a feeling as it is an attitude

Happiness is a choice; not just a matter of genes or good luck.

Optimism, when applied to your life, develops strength and peace within you.

Happiness is largely an attitude of mind, of viewing life from the right angle.

If you're running around with a negative attitude all the time, you're going to feel down, you're going to have negative results. But if you feel like you're going to make it through and you have positive thoughts, you have a much better chance to survive and be successful and happy.

Happiness is a question of attitude, not a question of what's happening out there.

There are seeds of happiness planted in every human soul. Our mental attitude and disposition constitute the environment in which these seeds may germinate.

Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude.

Happiness is a state of mind. It's just according to the way you look at things.

The real enemy of happiness is the mind's fixations and delusions... If you have the right mind, you can overcome anything - you can be happy, no matter what.

Happiness is the best revenge, you know? Just be happy. It's a choice.

Happiness is a choice we make. You can wake up and say, 'Oh, I can't believe it's so cold,' or you can say, 'Oh, wow, this is a great opportunity for me to try out my new sweater.' No one can be consistently positive, but why not make the choice that makes you feel better rather than the one that drags you down?

Set your mind that no matter what is going on in your life, you will have a good attitude.

Faith is a gateway to happiness that remains permanently accessible to each of us, wherever we are, no matter our circumstances.

You've achieved cheerfulness the day you realize that no matter what's happening around you, being anything other than cheerful will not make it better.

Your determination to become a more optimistic person in every part of your life will do more to ensure your success and happiness than any other single quality you can develop.

we find that the optimists have an undeniable advantage over the pessimists. Many studies show that they do better on exams, in their chosen profession, and in their relationships, live longer and in better health, enjoy a better chance of surviving postoperative shock, and are less prone to depression and suicide.

If your mental attitude is positive, even when threats abound, you won’t lose your inner peace. On the other hand, if your mind is negative, marked by fear, suspicion and feelings of helplessness, even among your best friends, in a pleasant atmosphere and comfortable surroundings, you won’t be happy.

Though outer events may be difficult, the key to our happiness is how our mind responds to them.

Positivity is an inside job that makes the outside look a lot better.

The trick is not how much pain you feel - but how much joy you feel

A positive mental attitude is the right mental attitude.

Your mind is your invisible talisman. The letters PMA (positive mental attitude) are emblazoned on one side, and NMA (negative mental attitude) on the other. These are powerful forces.