" For all of us with consciousness”—the Dalai Lama returned to his seat—“our life is very precious. Therefore, we need to protect all sentient beings very much. Also, we must recognize that we share the same two basic wishes: the wish to enjoy happiness and the wish to avoid suffering.” These "

― David Michie , The Dalai Lama's Cat (The Dalai Lama's Cat, #1)