Country Quote by Dalai Lama
“It is difficult to violently suppress people in the long run, as the example of the Soviet Union and the Eastern European countries has shown.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2015 UN Climate Summit, Dalai Lama
Violent suppression of people is unsustainable; history shows it fails, as with the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
In simple terms: Violent control collapses over time.
Seek compassionate solutions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- social movements
- education reform
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What non‑violent alternatives exist?
- How can societies heal after oppression?
May underestimate complexities of transition periods.