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Dalai Lama

The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.

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The Dalai Lama emphasizes that having a clear goal is essential for men, and this goal must contribute positively to the world or society. He suggests that the value of one's purpose lies in its usefulness and moral goodness rather than just any aim.

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