Activity Quote by Dalai Lama
“As far as your personal requirements are concerned, the ideal is to have fewer involvements, fewer obligations, and fewer affairs, business or whatever. However, so far as the interest of the larger community is concerned, you must have as many involvements as possible and as many activities as possible.”
About This Quote
Balancing personal simplicity with communal responsibility means limiting personal burdens while engaging fully in societal duties.
In simple terms: Simplify self, expand community involvement.
Prioritize community over personal excess.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- public service
- family commitments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protect personal well‑being while serving others?
- What limits are healthy for community work?
Too many obligations can cause burnout.