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Altruism Quote by Dalai Lama

“Real love is not based on attachment, but on altruism.…” quote by Dalai Lama — Download Open image

“Real love is not based on attachment, but on altruism. In this case, your compassion will remain as a humane response to suffering as long as beings continue to suffer.”

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