Because violence can only breed more violence and suffering, our…

Because violence can only breed more violence and suffering, our struggle must remain nonviolent and free of hatred. We are trying to end the suffering of our people, not to inflict suffering on others.

Dalai Lama

1989

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Reducing suffering Cycle of violence

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1989

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Dalai Lama

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Lama, Dalai. Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. 10 Dec. 1989, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.

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