Affection Quote by Dalai Lama
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“Just give food without showing affection, [animals] might not get sort of 100% satisfaction. So they also, you see, when we human beings, we show affection, the poor animal also respond to us.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Compassion Lecture, 2018
Providing food without affection leaves animals unsatisfied; affection creates mutual fulfillment.
In simple terms: Kindness enhances basic care.
Key Takeaway
Show affection with care.
Themes
compassion
animal welfare
empathy
Mood
gentle
inspirational
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- feeding pets
- zoo management
Key Concepts
human‑animal bond
ethical treatment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love affect wellbeing?
- Can we show care without affection?
A Different Perspective
Affection may not be possible for all animals.
![“[Animals] appreciate others' affection, they also have the sort of ability to show their own affection. And then as soon as we're born, child, no religious faith.” quote by Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/840/dalai-lama-89_ability_animals-appreciate-others-affection-they_2775684.jpg)
