--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Love, compassion and concern for others…" description: "\"Love, compassion and concern for others are real sources of happiness. If you have these in abundance, you will not be disturbed even by the most uncom..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2af/dalai-lama-89_abundance_love-compassion-and-concern-for-others-a_1496807.jpg" --- # Love, compassion and concern for others are real sources… ![“Love, compassion and concern for others are real sources of happiness. If you have these in abundance, you will not be disturbed even by the most uncomfortable circumstances. If you nurse hatred, however, you will not be happy even in the lap of luxury. Thus, if we really want happiness, we must…” quote by Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2af/dalai-lama-89_abundance_love-compassion-and-concern-for-others-a_1496807.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2af/dalai-lama-89_abundance_love-compassion-and-concern-for-others-a_1496807.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2af/dalai-lama-89_abundance_love-compassion-and-concern-for-others-a_1496807.jpg) > “Love, compassion and concern for others are real sources of happiness. If you have these in abundance, you will not be disturbed even by the most uncomfortable circumstances. If you nurse hatred, however, you will not be happy even in the lap of luxury. Thus, if we really want happiness, we must widen the sphere of love. This is both religious thinking and basic common sense.” [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. Happiness stems from loving and caring for others; hatred blocks joy even in comfort. **In simple terms:** Love brings joy; hatred blocks it. Key Takeaway Cultivate love, release hatred. Themes happiness compassion mindset spirituality Mood peaceful reflective Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal relationships - community service - conflict resolution - stressful situations Key Concepts interdependence emotional resilience ethical living Questions to Reflect On - How can you expand love in daily life? - What habits nurture compassion? 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