Affection Quotes by Dalai Lama

Women have the capacity to lead us to a more peaceful world with compassion, affection, and kindness.

— Dalai Lama

If you the owner of the dog, really showing not just food but real affection, then dog very much appreciate. Isn't it?

— Dalai Lama

True friendship develops not as a result of money or power but on the basis of genuine human affection.

— Dalai Lama

It is expressions of affection rather than money and power that attract real friends.

— Dalai Lama

We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.

— Dalai Lama

We all need basic human values rooted in trust and affection.

— Dalai Lama

The affection is mainly biological factor. Then further sort of strengthening, that religion helps.

— Dalai Lama

The female biologically [has] more potential to show affection and compassion.

— Dalai Lama

Cats, dogs, and some I mean, birds, many species of mammals, they also have the sort of potential to show affection firstly…

— Dalai Lama

I don't think human affection and compassion are just religious concerns; they're indispensable factors in our day-to-day lives.

— Dalai Lama

[Animals] appreciate others' affection, they also have the sort of ability to show their own affection. And then as soon as we're…

— Dalai Lama

Humans are not machines-we are something more. We have feeling and experience. Material comforts are not sufficient to satisfy us. We need…

— Dalai Lama

Just give food without showing affection, [animals] might not get sort of 100% satisfaction. So they also, you see, when we human…

— Dalai Lama

The person who received maximum affection from mother, that person also sort of cultivated the potential showing affection to others.

— Dalai Lama

My main concern is meeting with public because my main commitment, main interest is promotion of human value, human affection, compassion and…

— Dalai Lama

Real affection comes from the face. Those political leaders, when they meet, they are always hugging, but not very genuine. Deep, sincerity…

— Dalai Lama

Genuine human friendship is on the basis of human affection, irrespective of your position. Therefore, the more you show concern about the…

— Dalai Lama

Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give. It is by giving warmth…

— Dalai Lama

Whether we consider the individual, family, local, national or international level, peace must arise from inner peace. For example, making prayers for…

— Dalai Lama

More fundamental than religion is our basic human spirituality. We have a basic human disposition towards love, kindness and affection, irrespective of…

— Dalai Lama

When we speak of a calm state of mind or peace of mind, we shouldn't confuse that with an insensitive state of…

— Dalai Lama

I am convinced that human nature is basically affectionate and good. If our behavior follows our kind and loving nature, immense benefits…

— Dalai Lama

I think every human being, born from mother, and at least the next few years, you see, received immense affection from our…

— Dalai Lama

When we are young and again when we are old, we depend heavily on the affection of others. Between these stages we…

— Dalai Lama

When I look at birds and animals, their survival is without rules, without conditions, without organization. But mothers take good care of…

— Dalai Lama

Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that.

— Dalai Lama

Affection is important because it counters anger, hatred and suspicion that can prevent our minds from functioning clearly.

— Dalai Lama

Looking at the pattern of our existence from birth to death, we can see the way in which we are fundamentally nurtured…

— Dalai Lama

There are a number of qualities which are important for mental peace, but from the little experience I have, I believe that…

— Dalai Lama

Even an animal, if you show genuine affection, gradually trust develops... If you always showing bad face and beating, how can you…

— Dalai Lama

I often tease young people about their concern for how they look; more important is inner beauty - compassion, affection and respect.

— Dalai Lama

When young we have a vivid sense of basic values like trust and warm-heartedness, which we tend to neglect in today's competitive…

— Dalai Lama

The most important thing in life is human affection. Without it one cannot achieve genuine happiness. And if we want a happier…

— Dalai Lama

Friends, genuine friends, are attracted by a warm heart, not money, not power. A genuine friend considers you as just another human…

— Dalai Lama

We all have the potential to show others love and affection, but as we progress in our materialistic world, these values tend…

— Dalai Lama

The right way to deal with mental unhappiness must be within the mind too. On an emotional level, anger, fear and worry…

— Dalai Lama

We need to strengthen such inner values as contentment, patience and tolerance, as well as compassion for others. Keeping in mind that…

— Dalai Lama

Material progress and a higher standard of living bring us greater comfort and health, but do not lead to a transformation of…

— Dalai Lama

My main interest is in the promotion of human values. From birth we have a sense of affection and some sense of…

— Dalai Lama