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Be kind Quote by Dalai Lama

“I'd rather be kind than right. You can always be kind.” quote by Dalai Lama
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“I'd rather be kind than right. You can always be kind.”

Dalai Lama

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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.

Key Takeaway

Choose compassion over correctness.

Themes

kindness humility relationships

Mood

compassionate thoughtful

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • leadership
  • personal interactions

Key Concepts

ethical behavior empathy communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you stay kind while maintaining integrity?
  • When does honesty outweigh kindness?
A Different Perspective

Kindness may be exploited if not balanced with truth.

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