"I think humor is very important. Sometimes I tell jokes that are not very funny, but people laugh anyway because I am the Dalai Lama."

"My main concern is the well-being of the six million Tibetans."

"It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act."

"I think the best way to solve problems is through dialogue and negotiation. Violence is never the answer."

"Sometimes I feel very sad when I see so much suffering in the world. But then I remember that I have a responsibility to help."