Choices Quote by Dalai Lama
“Our world is increasingly interdependent, but I wonder if we truly understand that our interdependent human community has to be compassionate; compassionate in our choice of goals, compassionate in our means of cooperation and our pursuit of these goals.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interdependence and Compassion, 2015
Human interdependence requires compassion in goals, means, and cooperation.
In simple terms: We need compassion in our interconnected world.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate compassionate collaboration.
Themes
compassion
interdependence
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community projects
- teamwork
Key Concepts
Global responsibility
empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can compassion be operationalized in policy?
- What barriers hinder compassionate cooperation?
A Different Perspective
Compassion alone may not solve structural inequities.
