Affection Quote by Dalai Lama
“Genuine human friendship is on the basis of human affection, irrespective of your position. Therefore, the more you show concern about the welfare and rights of others, the more you are a genuine friend. The more you remain open and sincere, then ultimately more benefits will come to you. If you forget or do not bother about others, then eventually you will lose your own benefit.”
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Compassion in Daily Life, 2008
True friendship is built on genuine concern for others’ welfare, regardless of status; caring for others benefits both parties, while neglect harms the giver.
In simple terms: Friendship stems from caring for others, not rank.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate sincere concern for others.
Themes
friendship
compassion
mutual benefit
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- community building
- conflict resolution
- leadership
Key Concepts
ethics
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does genuine concern affect trust?
- What actions demonstrate true friendship?
A Different Perspective
If concern is insincere, relationships may become transactional.
