--- title: "16 Destructive Quotes By Dalai Lama" description: "16 Destructive quotes by Dalai Lama. Plus more from Dalai Lama and more Destructive sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/068/dalai-lama-89_buddha-nature_as-human-beings-we-have-the-same-experie_2111849.jpg" --- > [As human beings we have the same experience of destructive and constructive emotions. We also have a human mind capable of developing…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/as-human-beings-we-have-the-same-experience-of-destructive-and/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/068/dalai-lama-89_buddha-nature_as-human-beings-we-have-the-same-experie_2111849.jpg) > [When we are caught up in a destructive emotion, we lose one of our greatest assets: our independence.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/when-we-are-caught-up-in-a-destructive-emotion-we-lose-one-of-our/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c4b/dalai-lama-89_assets_when-we-are-caught-up-in-a-destructive-e_2205230.jpg) > [The way to overcome negative thoughts and destructive emotions is to develop opposing, positive emotions that are stronger and more powerful.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/the-way-to-overcome-negative-thoughts-and-destructive-emotions-is-to/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0a0/dalai-lama-89_destructive_the-way-to-overcome-negative-thoughts-an_593928.jpg) > [To reduce destructive emotions we need to strengthen constructive emotions. For example, to counter anger we cultivate love and compassion.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/to-reduce-destructive-emotions-we-need-to-strengthen-constructive/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/171/dalai-lama-89_compassion_to-reduce-destructive-emotions-we-need-t_553156.jpg) > [We need to understand how destructive emotions affect us and constructive emotions can help us, so that we can maintain our peace…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/we-need-to-understand-how-destructive-emotions-affect-us-and/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/390/dalai-lama-89_constructive_we-need-to-understand-how-destructive-em_3074433.jpg) > [Most of our problems are related to the mind, so we have to work to reduce our destructive emotions.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/most-of-our-problems-are-related-to-the-mind-so-we-have-to-work-to/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/50e/dalai-lama-89_destructive_most-of-our-problems-are-related-to-the_1402282.jpg) > [Like anyone else, I too have the potential for violence; I too have anger in me. However, I try to recall that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/like-anyone-else-i-too-have-the-potential-for-violence-i-too-have/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bd5/dalai-lama-89_anger_like-anyone-else-i-too-have-the-potentia_2164133.jpg) > [Destructive thoughts and emotions undermine the very causes of peace and happiness. If you think clearly about it, it makes no sense…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/destructive-thoughts-and-emotions-undermine-the-very-causes-of-peace/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e4b/dalai-lama-89_angry_destructive-thoughts-and-emotions-underm_1223886.jpg) > [I believe that the destructive nature of society that now threatens the existence of the entire human world has much to do…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/i-believe-that-the-destructive-nature-of-society-that-now-threatens/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e4a/dalai-lama-89_believe_i-believe-that-the-destructive-nature-of_500223.jpg) > [It is important to direct our intelligence with good intentions. Without intelligence, we cannot accomplish very much. Without good intentions, the way…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/it-is-important-to-direct-our-intelligence-with-good-intentions/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d2/dalai-lama-89_accomplish_it-is-important-to-direct-our-intelligen_498108.jpg) > [There is a common perception that compassion is, if not actually an impediment, at least irrelevant to professional life. Personally, I would…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/there-is-a-common-perception-that-compassion-is-if-not-actually-an/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/075/dalai-lama-89_action_there-is-a-common-perception-that-compas_1074096.jpg) > [We all want to live a happy life and have a right to do so, whether through work or spiritual practice. I'm…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/we-all-want-to-live-a-happy-life-and-have-a-right-to-do-so-whether/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b44/dalai-lama-89_awareness_we-all-want-to-live-a-happy-life-and-hav_1663012.jpg) > [When the days become longer and there is more sunshine, the grass becomes fresh and, consequently, we feel very happy. On the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/when-the-days-become-longer-and-there-is-more-sunshine-the-grass/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/455/dalai-lama-89_action_when-the-days-become-longer-and-there-is_1381450.jpg) > [In the past, destruction of your neighbour might have been considered a victory, but today we are all interdependent. We live in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/in-the-past-destruction-of-your-neighbour-might-have-been-considered/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/643/dalai-lama-89_alive_in-the-past-destruction-of-your-neighbou_2525796.jpg) > [Although we are all the same in not wanting problems and wanting a peaceful life, we tend to create a lot of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/although-we-are-all-the-same-in-not-wanting-problems-and-wanting-a/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ae7/dalai-lama-89_anger_although-we-are-all-the-same-in-not-want_1020236.jpg) > [If we human beings rely only on material development, we can’t be sure of a positive outcome. Employing technology motivated by anger…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/if-we-human-beings-rely-only-on-material-development-we-can-t-be-sure/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e11/dalai-lama-89_being-human_if-we-human-beings-rely-only-on-material_2130945.jpg) ## Other authors on Destructive ## More by Dalai Lama > [Although under particular circumstances, the violence method - any method - can be justified, nevertheless once you commit violence, then counterviolence will be returned.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/although-under-particular-circumstances-the-violence-method-any/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [There are a number of qualities which are important for mental peace, but from the little experience I have, I believe that one of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/there-are-a-number-of-qualities-which-are-important-for-mental-peace/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [In the interests of everyone the artist had a responsibility to use his medium well. In the Tibetan culture, most of the paintings are…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/in-the-interests-of-everyone-the-artist-had-a-responsibility-to-use/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does not function…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/if-the-mind-is-dominated-by-hatred-the-best-part-of-the-brain-which/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/more-compassionate-mind-more-sense-of-concern-for-other-s-well-being/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [Everybody loves to talk about calmness and peace, whether in a family, national, or international context, but without inner peace how can we make…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/everybody-loves-to-talk-about-calmness-and-peace-whether-in-a-family/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/the-only-definitive-truth-for-buddhism-is-the-absolute-negation-of/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [We can change society, change humanity by changing ourselves as individuals. By cultivating inner values, we can change our own lives and those of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/we-can-change-society-change-humanity-by-changing-ourselves-as/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [I don't want to convert people to Buddhism — all major religions, when understood properly, have the same potential for good.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/i-don-t-want-to-convert-people-to-buddhism-all-major-religions-when/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [There is no way to escape death, it is just like trying to escape by four great mountains touching sky. There is no escape…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/there-is-no-way-to-escape-death-it-is-just-like-trying-to-escape-by/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [We live within the environment. So that directly relates with our survival, our life. So through that way, more concern of well being of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/we-live-within-the-environment-so-that-directly-relates-with-our/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [My belief is that the various religious traditions have great potential to increase compassion, the sense of caring for one another, and the spirit…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/my-belief-is-that-the-various-religious-traditions-have-great/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [When we think carefully, we see that the brief elation we experience when appeasing sensual impulses may not be very different from what the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/when-we-think-carefully-we-see-that-the-brief-elation-we-experience/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [“So let us reflect on what is truly of value in life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/so-let-us-reflect-on-what-is-truly-of-value-in-life-what-gives/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [I am the source of my own suffering, because of the habits of my mind.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/i-am-the-source-of-my-own-suffering-because-of-the-habits-of-my-mind/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/destructive/dalai-lama/#itemlist", "name": "16 Destructive Quotes By Dalai Lama", "numberOfItems": 16, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "As human beings we have the same experience of destructive and constructive emotions. 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