Ability Quote by Dalai Lama
“Once you develop confidence in your own ability, you'll be able to make a real contribution to creating a better world. Self-confidence is very important. Not in the sense of blind pride, but as a realistic awareness of what you can do. As human beings we can transform ourselves by our good qualities and reducing our faults. Our intelligence enables us to judge what is good from what is harmful.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, Dalai Lama, 2015
Confidence built on realistic self‑assessment empowers meaningful contributions to societal improvement.
In simple terms: Real confidence helps you help the world.
Cultivate honest self‑belief.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- career development
- education reform
- community leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports your self‑assessment?
- How can you balance humility with confidence?
Overconfidence can lead to arrogance.