Approach Quote by Dalai Lama
“If we are demoralized, sad and only complain, we’ll not solve our problems. If we only pray for a solution, we’ll not solve our problems. We need to face them, to deal with them without violence, but with confidence - and never give up. If you adopt a non-violent approach, but are also hesitant within, you’ll not succeed. You have to have confidence and keep up your efforts - in other words, never give up.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, date unknown
Facing problems requires confidence and persistent, non‑violent effort rather than complaint or passive hope.
In simple terms: Act with confidence and persistence, not just wish for solutions.
Never give up, stay confident.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- social activism
- conflict resolution
- health challenges
- career setbacks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What problem are you avoiding?
- How can you turn confidence into concrete steps?
Overcoming alone may be insufficient without concrete action.