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

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Topic

Reducing suffering Cycle of violence

Speaker

Dalai Lama

Medium

Speech

Language

English

Time

1989 1980s 20th century

Occupation

Religious leader Buddhist

From

China Asia

Authentication Score 3

Citation

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

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