Achieve Quote by Dalai Lama
“We know that to wage a nuclear war today, for example, would be a form of suicide; or that to pollute the air or the oceans in order to achieve some short-term benefit would be to destroy the very basis for our survival.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, Dalai Lama, 2020
Nuclear war and environmental destruction are self‑destructive choices that threaten humanity's survival.
In simple terms: Self‑destruction harms humanity.
Key Takeaway
Avoid actions that endanger future generations.
Themes
environment
war
ethics
survival
responsibility
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- education
- corporate strategy
Key Concepts
existential risk
intergenerational justice
ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives can replace harmful short‑term benefits?
- How can societies prioritize survival over immediate profit?
A Different Perspective
Short‑term gains often ignore long‑term costs.
