Care Quote by Dalai Lama
“We can't be useful to ourselves unless we're useful to others … Anyone concerned only by his own well-being will suffer eventually. Anyone concerned with the well-being of others takes care of himself without even thinking about it. Even if we decide to remain selfish. let us be intelligently selfish - let us help others.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Talk, Dalai Lama, 1990
Helping others is essential for personal well‑being; selfishness can be reframed as intelligent self‑care through service.
In simple terms: Helping others helps yourself.
Key Takeaway
Serve to thrive.
Themes
altruism
self‑care
interdependence
Mood
compassionate
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- team projects
- community support
- mentoring
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Buddhist ethics
reciprocity
psychological well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance self‑care with serving others?
- What does “intelligently selfish” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Self‑interest may conflict with genuine altruism if motives are insincere.
