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“In a free country, America, or India, and Japan, and many places, democracy country, free country, but still within the sort of rule of law, some injustice, some sort of problems, some discrimination, and also some sort of scandals or the corruptions. These things, you see, they are always in my…” quote by Dalai Lama
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“In a free country, America, or India, and Japan, and many places, democracy country, free country, but still within the sort of rule of law, some injustice, some sort of problems, some discrimination, and also some sort of scandals or the corruptions. These things, you see, they are always in my mind, I think many people agree, lack of moral principle.”

Dalai Lama

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Source Speech: Public talk, date unknown

Democracy coexists with injustice, discrimination, and corruption, highlighting a moral deficit in societies.

In simple terms: Even free societies have moral failings.

Key Takeaway

Address moral gaps in governance.

Themes

democracy justice corruption morality societal issues

Mood

concerned reflective

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • policy reform
  • civic education
  • anti‑corruption initiatives
  • social activism

Key Concepts

ethical decay systemic bias political accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies strengthen moral foundations?
  • What role does law play in curbing corruption?
A Different Perspective

Moral principles alone cannot eliminate systemic problems.

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