"Generally speaking, if a human being never shows anger, then I think something's wrong. He's not right in the brain."

Anger

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This quotation examines the core nature of Anger as articulated by Dalai Lama. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Anger provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

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About Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama is the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism. The term is part of the full title "Holiness Knowing Everything Vajradhara Dalai Lama" given by Altan Khan. He offered it in appreciation to the Gelug school's then-leader, Sonam Gyatso, who received the title in 1578 at Yanghua Monastery. At that time, Sonam Gyatso had just given teachings to the Khan, and so the title of Dalai Lama was also given to the entire tulku lineage. Sonam Gyatso became the 3rd Dalai Lama, while the first two tulkus in the lineage, the 1st Dalai Lama and the 2nd Dalai Lama, were posthumously awarded the title.

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"I have learned to hate all traitors, and there is no disease that I spit on more than treachery."

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"Age gives you a great sense of proportion. You can be very hard on yourself when you're younger but now I just think 'well everybody's absolutely mad and I'm doing quite well'."

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