Recognizing our shared humanity and our biological nature as beings whose happiness is dependent on others, we learn to open our hearts, and in so doing we gain a sense of purpose and a sense of connection with those around us.
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14th Dalai Lama
from the book Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World
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