"The most important
factor, in maintaining peace within oneself, in the face of any difficulty, is
one's mental attitude. If it is distorted by such feelings an anger,
attachment, or jealousy, then even the most comfortable environment will bring
one no peace. On the other hand,
if one's attitude is
generally calm and gentle, then even a hostile environment will have little
effect on one's own inner peace. Since the basic source of peace and happiness Is
one's own mental attitude, it is worthwhile adopting means to develop it in a
positive way."
H.H. the XIVth Dalai Lama