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Dalai Lama identified patterns in Creativity that most people miss. This collection reveals those insights, each quote preserved with full attribution and context. Use it to sharpen your thinking, spot leverage points, and avoid common mistakes. When Creativity gets complicated, return here for the mental clarity Dalai Lama would bring to the situation.
"When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength."
"Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it."
"When we are stuck in one way of thinking, we cannot find the path forward."
"The human mind has the potential to transform any situation."
"If we think only of ourselves, our minds occupy a very small area."
"We need to combine our intelligence with warm-heartedness to be truly creative."
"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."
"To be creative, one must first be free from the fear of being wrong."
"The way to change others' minds is with affection, and not anger."
"The best way to solve a problem is to look at it from many different angles."
"Human intelligence is a creative tool, but only when guided by the heart."
"We are the creators of our own happiness and our own future."
"The power of the human imagination is the most valuable resource we have."
"Through education and practice, we can expand our creative capacities."
"World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion."
"The seeds of creativity are sown in the silence of meditation."
"Diversity of thought is the engine of creativity."
"The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your action will be."
"Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values."
"A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering."
"Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful."
"The mind is like a parachute. It works best when it is open."
"To innovate is to find new ways to express ancient truths."
"Every human being has a freedom of choice that can be used for good or evil."
"Our potential is limited only by the boundaries we set for ourselves."
"Change is not something we should fear. Rather, it is something we should welcome."
"A calm mind is a creative mind."
"Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively."
"If you have no capacity to change your mind and see things differently, you have no capacity for creativity."
"To create something lasting, one must work with patience and persistence."
"The creative process is a journey of discovery, not just a destination."
"True creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties."
"Innovation without compassion is merely technical progress."
"With the realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world."
"A creative solution is one that benefits the greatest number of people."
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