Be kind Quote by Dalai Lama
“I'd rather be kind than right. You can always be kind.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public teaching, Dalai Lama, date unknown
Kindness outweighs being correct; compassion fosters better relationships than insisting on being right.
In simple terms: Being kind is more important than being right.
Choose compassion over correctness.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- leadership
- personal interactions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay kind while maintaining integrity?
- When does honesty outweigh kindness?
Kindness may be exploited if not balanced with truth.