Anxiety Quote by Dalai Lama
“Lack of understanding of the true nature of happiness, it seems to me, is the principal reason why people inflict sufferings on others. They think either that the other's pain may somehow be a cause of happiness for themselves or that their own happiness is more important, regardless of what pain it may cause. But this is shortsighted. No one truly benefits from causing harm to another sentient being. . . . . In the long run causing others misery and infringing their rights to peace and happiness result in anxiety, fear, and suspicion within oneself.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture, Dalai Lama, 2005
People cause suffering because they mistake others' pain for a path to their own happiness, leading to anxiety and distrust.
In simple terms: Harming others for personal gain backfires.
Key Takeaway
Avoid harming others for short‑term gain.
Themes
ethics
happiness
consequences
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace
- politics
- community life
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your pursuit of happiness affect others?
- Can true happiness exist without harming anyone?
A Different Perspective
Short‑term pleasure often creates long‑term distress.
