It only takes a split second to smile and forget, yet to someone that needed it, it can last a lifetime. We should all smile more often. ~Steve Maraboli

Everybody wants a happy life and a peaceful mind, but we have to produce peace of mind through our own practice. ~Dalai Lama

The motivation
of all religious practice is similar:
love, sincerity, honesty.
The way of life 
of practically all religious persons
is consistent.
The teachings
of tolerance, love, and compassion
are the same.
~Dalai Lama

So, let us reflect what is truly of value in life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the basis of that. The purpose of our life needs to be positive. We weren't born with the purpose of causing trouble, harming others. For our life to be of value, I think we must develop basic good human qualities—warmth, kindness, compassion. Then our life becomes meaningful and more peaceful—happier. ~Dalai Lama

In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace. ~Dalai Lama

Let's never give in,
to complaints nor fear.
With our eyes on our goals,
the right direction we steer.
No matter the circumstances,
with great effort we should always try.
We must pick ourselves up,
when we get bruised and we cry.
Opportunities are plentiful,
let's just open our eyes.
Our dreams we shall nurture,
as we stare to the skies.
The trick is to create value,
that's honest and real.
By following our passions,
in our hearts, we shall feel.
If we never hold back,
and just give it our all.
No challenge or obstacle,
shall ever be tall.

Poem title: Give It Our All
By anitapoems.com

Whether one is rich or poor, educated or illiterate, religious or nonbelieving, man or woman, black, white, or brown, we are all the same. Physically, emotionally, and mentally, we are all equal. We all share basic needs for food, shelter, safety, and love. We all aspire to happiness and we all shun suffering. Each of us has hopes, worries, fears, and dreams. Each of us wants the best for our family and loved ones. We all experience pain when we suffer loss and joy when we achieve what we seek. On this fundamental level, religion, ethnicity, culture, and language make no difference. ~Dalai Lama

Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay. ~Dalai Lama

When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves or some immediate convenience. When we are able to recognize and forgive ignorant actions of the past, we gain strength to constructively solve the problems of the present. ~Dalai Lama