Skip to content

Forget Quote by Dalai Lama

“Forgiveness doesn't mean forget what happened. If something is serious and it is necessary to take counter-measures, you have to take counter-measures.” quote by Dalai Lama
Download Open image
“Forgiveness doesn't mean forget what happened. If something is serious and it is necessary to take counter-measures, you have to take counter-measures.”

Dalai Lama

About This Quote

Source Speech: World Peace Forum, 2019

Clarifies that forgiveness isn’t forgetting; serious issues may still require decisive action.

In simple terms: Forgiveness ≠ forgetting; act when needed.

Key Takeaway

Forgive while maintaining protective measures.

Themes

forgiveness justice security balance

Mood

thoughtful balanced

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • legal reforms
  • community mediation
  • personal healing

Key Concepts

ethical decision‑making conflict resolution personal boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is counter‑measure justified?
  • How to forgive without compromising safety?
A Different Perspective

May be seen as endorsing retaliation.

2.1 out of 5 (6 ratings)

More by Dalai Lama

Explore all 1,406 Dalai Lama quotes

More Forget quotes

Browse all 11,317 Forget quotes