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“The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.” quote by Dalai Lama — Download Open image

“The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.”

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public address on rational autonomy, 2010

Individual reason and critical analysis should be the ultimate guide, not external authority.

In simple terms: Think for yourself critically.

Key Takeaway

Trust your own analysis.

Themes

autonomy critical thinking individualism

Mood

contemplative empowering

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

education
decision making
personal development

Key Concepts

Philosophical rationalism self‑governance

Questions to Reflect On

When should you seek external advice?
How do you balance reason with emotion?

A Different Perspective

Overreliance on self can ignore valuable counsel.

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