A Quote by Dalai Lama

So, the tendency of our childish nature is to take small things too seriously and get easily offended, whereas when we are confronted with situations which have long-term consequences, we tend to take things less seriously

Dalai Lama

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Dalai Lama
Tibetan - Leader
Born: July 6, 1935

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