Dalai Lama Quotes

How difficult it is to reach anything approaching a moderate and relatively calm point of view in the midst of one's emotions.

He had discovered that people who allow themselves to be blown about by the winds of emotion and impulse are always unhappy people.

So long as we are under the control of disturbing emotions, real happiness is hard to find.

One can overcome the forces of negative emotions, like anger and hatred, by cultivating their counter-forces, like love and compassion.

I learned from my parents to do my best to not react to negative emotions. I try to think about what has happened and find the lessons that can be learned from these difficult experiences. I try to deal with these negative emotions right away because, if they stay inside, they can hurt and do a lot of damage. I release them as soon as possible so I can be free.

When a man is prey to his emotions, he is not his own master.

I've learned that you simply can't control those bad vibes.

I'm an emotional person. Sometimes I can't help it.

I don't think I get that upset over things.

Sometimes I get emotional. I let my emotions get the best of me.

Some models of self-control are able to achieve their serenity easily because the soul fires never burn brightly to begin with.

Anger is a valid emotion. It's only bad when it takes control and makes you do things you don't want to do.

Even though sometimes you can control your anger, you can't control your sadness.

Know that no one is capable of making you upset without your consent.

I don't cry in real life. I'm just pretty light and I don't get too heavy.

Anger should never be an overnight guest.

Anger or hatred is like a fisherman's hook. It is very important for us to ensure that we are not caught by it.

Obviously, circumstances alone do not make us happy or unhappy. It is the way we react to circumstances that determines our feelings. Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is within you. That is where the kingdom of hell is, too.

When we let loose our feelings, we waste so much energy, shatter our nerves, disturb our minds, and accomplish very little work.

Feeling irritated, restless, afraid, and hopeless is a reminder to listen more carefully.

I'm very careful with my emotions, and I don't let them run free. If I'm upset, it's usually for a very good, very deep reason.

We need to understand how destructive emotions affect us and constructive emotions can help us, so that we can maintain our peace of mind.

Anger is useful only to a certain point. After that, it becomes rage, and rage will make you careless.

Today I will be the master of my emotions.

When you make it a strong habit not to take anything personally, you avoid many upsets in your life. Your anger, jealousy, and envy will disappear, and even your sadness will simply disappear if you don't take things personally.