Every moment Quote by 7th Dalai Lama
“If there is a way to free ourselves from suffering We must use every moment to find it. Only a fool wants to go on suffering. Isn't it sad to knowingly imbibe poison?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk on suffering and compassion, 2015
To escape suffering, actively seek relief each moment; clinging to pain is foolish and self‑destructive.
In simple terms: Use every moment to find relief from pain.
Actively pursue freedom from suffering.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- therapy
- stressful work
- health crises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What moment today can you use to ease suffering?
- How does recognizing pain as poison change your response?
Relief may be temporary; seeking constant escape can ignore deeper growth.