--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Foolish, selfish people are always…" description: "\"Foolish, selfish people are always thinking of themselves and the result is always negative. Wise persons think of others, helping them as much as they..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/333/dalai-lama-89_always-thinking_foolish-selfish-people-are-always-thinki_3173759.jpg" --- # Foolish, selfish people are always thinking of themselves… ![“Foolish, selfish people are always thinking of themselves and the result is always negative. Wise persons think of others, helping them as much as they can, and the result is happiness. Love and compassion are beneficial both for you and others. Through your kindness to others, your mind and heart…” quote by Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/333/dalai-lama-89_always-thinking_foolish-selfish-people-are-always-thinki_3173759.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/333/dalai-lama-89_always-thinking_foolish-selfish-people-are-always-thinki_3173759.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/333/dalai-lama-89_always-thinking_foolish-selfish-people-are-always-thinki_3173759.jpg) > “Foolish, selfish people are always thinking of themselves and the result is always negative. Wise persons think of others, helping them as much as they can, and the result is happiness. Love and compassion are beneficial both for you and others. Through your kindness to others, your mind and heart will open to peace.” [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Focusing on others and acting with love creates personal peace and happiness, whereas selfishness leads to negativity. **In simple terms:** Helping others brings peace and happiness. Key Takeaway Practice compassion daily. Themes compassion selflessness peace happiness mindset Mood calm hopeful empathetic Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - volunteering - teamwork - conflict resolution - parenting - community service Key Concepts Buddhist ethics psychology of altruism Questions to Reflect On - How can you balance self-care with caring for others? - What small act of kindness can you do today? 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