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“With a self-centered attitude, you become distanced from others, then distrust, then feel insecure, then fear, then anxiety, then frustration, then anger, then violence.” quote by Dalai Lama XIV
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““With a self-centered attitude, you become distanced from others, then distrust, then feel insecure, then fear, then anxiety, then frustration, then anger, then violence.””

Dalai Lama XIV

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Talk on Compassion, Dalai Lama, 2015

Self‑centered attitudes isolate us, leading to distrust, insecurity, fear, anxiety, frustration, anger, and ultimately violence.

In simple terms: Self‑focus breeds isolation and aggression.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate empathy and connection.

Themes

compassion interdependence violence psychology

Mood

calm hopeful

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • education
  • community building
  • personal development

Key Concepts

Buddhist ethics social psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take to shift focus outward?
  • How does empathy reduce aggression?
A Different Perspective

Overcoming self‑centeredness is challenging and requires sustained effort.

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