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"Compassion is most important for happiness. We must treat fellow human beings
as equal, that is very important, but also all beings who have capacity
... for feeling. So the innate desire for happiness that is the basis
of human rights extends to all sentient beings, including animals
and insects. There are now some individuals and organizations who
care about animal rights and are showing concern about the suffering
or torture of animals. I have noticed among ordinary people, out of
their love and compassion, growing efforts for promotion of vegetarianism.
These are the right kinds of expression of compassion, very positive
and encouraging signs." -- Dalai Lama