IGNORANCE

I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People
inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their
happiness or satisfaction. Yet true happiness comes from a
sense of peace and contentment, which in turn must be
achieved through the cultivation of altruism, of love and
compassion, and elimination of ignorance, selfishness,
and greed.

    Dalai Lama, 1989 Nobel Peace-Prize Speech