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Anger Quote by Dalai Lama XIV

“If a person shows anger to you, and you show anger in return, the result is disaster. If you nurse hatred, you will never be happy, even in the lap of luxury. By contrast, if you control your anger and show its opposite - love, compassion, tolerance, and patience - then not only do you remain in…” quote by Dalai Lama XIV
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““If a person shows anger to you, and you show anger in return, the result is disaster. If you nurse hatred, you will never be happy, even in the lap of luxury. By contrast, if you control your anger and show its opposite - love, compassion, tolerance, and patience - then not only do you remain in peace, but gradually the anger of others also will diminish.””

Dalai Lama XIV

About This Quote

Source Teaching: Compassion and anger management, 2008

Responding to anger with love and patience prevents disaster and fosters peace, reducing others’ anger over time.

In simple terms: Choose love over anger to maintain peace.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate compassion.

Themes

peace compassion patience emotional intelligence

Mood

calm empathetic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family conflicts
  • workplace disputes
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

Buddhist ethics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice patience in heated moments?
  • What steps help transform anger into compassion?
A Different Perspective

Changing deep-seated anger patterns is challenging.

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