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Altruism Quote by Dalai Lama

“Forgiveness is the most effective way of dealing with arguments; altruism and forgiveness bring humanity together so that no conflict, however serious, will go beyond the bounds of what is truly human.” quote by Dalai Lama
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“Forgiveness is the most effective way of dealing with arguments; altruism and forgiveness bring humanity together so that no conflict, however serious, will go beyond the bounds of what is truly human.”

Dalai Lama

About This Quote

Source Speech: UN Climate Summit, 2015

Forgiveness and altruism unite humanity, preventing conflicts from exceeding human limits.

In simple terms: Forgiveness and kindness keep humanity together.

Key Takeaway

Practice forgiveness to reduce conflict.

Themes

peace compassion humanity

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

spiritual practical

When to use this quote

  • mediation workshops
  • community service
  • peace education programs

Key Concepts

forgiveness altruism conflict resolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can forgiveness be taught?
  • When is forgiveness insufficient?
A Different Perspective

Forgiveness may be difficult when harm is severe.

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