Desire Quote by Dalai Lama
“Nowadays the world is becoming increasingly materialistic, and mankind is reaching toward the very zenith of external progress, driven by an insatiable desire for power and vast possessions. Yet by this vain striving for perfection in a world where e”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on Materialism, Dalai Lama, 2010
Pursuing material wealth alone leads to emptiness; true fulfillment comes from inner values.
In simple terms: Money isn’t everything; seek inner peace.
Key Takeaway
Balance external goals with inner growth.
Themes
materialism
spirituality
balance
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career ambition
- consumer choices
- social status
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
inner peace
ethical living
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What non‑material values guide you?
- How do you resist consumer pressure?
A Different Perspective
Material success can conflict with ethical concerns.
![“Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit. My three [great teachers] did not tell - they catalyzed a burning desire to know. Under their influence, the horizons sprung wide and fear went away and the unknown became knowable. But most important of…” quote by John Steinbeck](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/84c/john-steinbeck-71_art_teaching-might-even-be-the-greatest-of-t_1738.jpg)
