--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When the days become longer and there is…" description: "\"When the days become longer and there is more sunshine, the grass becomes fresh and, consequently, we feel very happy. On the other hand, in autumn, on..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/455/dalai-lama-89_action_when-the-days-become-longer-and-there-is_1381450.jpg" --- # When the days become longer and there is more sunshine… ![“When the days become longer and there is more sunshine, the grass becomes fresh and, consequently, we feel very happy. On the other hand, in autumn, one leaf falls down and another leaf falls down. The beautiful plants become as if dead and we do not feel very happy. Why? I think it is because…” quote by Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/455/dalai-lama-89_action_when-the-days-become-longer-and-there-is_1381450.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/455/dalai-lama-89_action_when-the-days-become-longer-and-there-is_1381450.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/455/dalai-lama-89_action_when-the-days-become-longer-and-there-is_1381450.jpg) > “When the days become longer and there is more sunshine, the grass becomes fresh and, consequently, we feel very happy. On the other hand, in autumn, one leaf falls down and another leaf falls down. The beautiful plants become as if dead and we do not feel very happy. Why? I think it is because deep down our human nature likes construction, and does not like destruction. Naturally, every action which is destructive is against human nature. Constructiveness is the human way. Therefore, I think that in terms of basic human feeling, violence is not good. Non-violence is the only way.” [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. The passage links seasonal changes to human emotional responses, arguing that humans naturally favor creation over destruction, thus endorsing non‑violence as the preferred path. **In simple terms:** People feel happier with growth and dislike destruction; non‑violence aligns with human nature. Key Takeaway Embrace constructive actions, avoid harm. Themes psychology philosophy ethics Mood hopeful inspirational Type ethical motivational When to use this quote - personal growth - conflict resolution - environmental stewardship - urban planning Key Concepts human nature construction vs destruction seasonal affect Questions to Reflect On - What constructive actions bring you joy? - How can societies promote non‑violence? A Different Perspective Human reactions are also shaped by culture and personal experience. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Action](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/action/) [Autumn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/autumn/) [Beautiful](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/beautiful/) [Buddhist](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhist/) [Construction](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/construction/) [Deep down](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/deep-down/) [Destruction](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/destruction/) [Destructive](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/destructive/) [Doe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/doe/) [Down and](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/down-and/) [Fall](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/fall/) [Falling down](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/falling-down/) [Feeling](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/feeling/) [Feeling Violence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/feeling-violence-3759648/) [Feelings](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/feelings/) [Feels](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/feels/) [Grass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/grass/) [Hands](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/hands/) [Happiness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/happiness/) [Human Feeling](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/human-feeling-355305/) [Human nature](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/human-nature/) [Humans](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/humans/) [Ifs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ifs/) [Leafs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/leafs/) [Likes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/likes/) [Nature](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/nature/) [Nature Constructiveness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/nature-constructiveness-4787809/) [Non violence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/non-violence/) [Plant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/plant/) [Sunshine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/sunshine/) [Term](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/term/) [Thinking](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/thinking/) [Very happy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/very-happy/) [Violence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/violence/) [Way](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/way/) ## Related quotes > [For me, the toughest thing for kids to deal with is when the parents are fighting. It's not violence on them - it's the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/avi-arad/for-me-the-toughest-thing-for-kids-to-deal-with-is-when-the-parents/) [Avi Arad](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/avi-arad/) > [Once you do something violent in a film, you don't have to do too much. You do it once and the feeling of violence…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andrew-dominik/once-you-do-something-violent-in-a-film-you-don-t-have-to-do-too-much/) [Andrew Dominik](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrew-dominik/) > [Whether someone believes something or not, believer or non-believer, as long as you are a member of the human family, you need warm human…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/whether-someone-believes-something-or-not-believer-or-non-believer-as/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [Refraining from harm, not out of fear, but out of concern for others, their well-being and out of respect is non-violence.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/refraining-from-harm-not-out-of-fear-but-out-of-concern-for-others/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [I consider non-violence to be compassion in action. It doesn’t mean weakness, cowering in fear, or simply doing nothing. It is to act without…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/i-consider-non-violence-to-be-compassion-in-action-it-doesn-t-mean/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being. It is possible. If the individual is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/we-can-make-this-a-more-peaceful-century-if-we-cherish-non-violence/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [Compassion and love constitute non-violence in action. They are the source of all spiritual qualities: forgiveness, tolerance, all the virtues. They give meaning to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/compassion-and-love-constitute-non-violence-in-action-they-are-the/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [I think the self-burning itself on practice of non-violence. These people, you see, they easily use bomb explosive, more casualty people. But they didn't…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/i-think-the-self-burning-itself-on-practice-of-non-violence-these/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [I am a steadfast follower of the doctrine of non-violence which was first preached by Lord Buddha, whose divine wisdom is absolute...](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/i-am-a-steadfast-follower-of-the-doctrine-of-non-violence-which-was/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [Compassion can be put into practice if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the human family…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/compassion-can-be-put-into-practice-if-one-recognizes-the-fact-that/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [Having buildings, growth models, having great progress, flyovers, and no human being is feeling for human being is a nightmare scenario.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mahesh-bhatt/having-buildings-growth-models-having-great-progress-flyovers-and-no/) [Mahesh Bhatt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mahesh-bhatt/) > [“Guilt kept me going. It was impossible not to blame myself for what had happened, but even guilt was a comfort. It was a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/paul-auster/guilt-kept-me-going-it-was-impossible-not-to-blame-myself-for-what/) [Paul Auster](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/paul-auster/) > [The normal objective of my thought affords no insight into the dark places of human will and feeling.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/albert-einstein/the-normal-objective-of-my-thought-affords-no-insight-into-the-dark/) [Albert Einstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/albert-einstein/) > [A man with no human feeling is like a flower without fragrance or a tree without leaves.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vikrant-parsai/a-man-with-no-human-feeling-is-like-a-flower-without-fragrance-or-a/) [Vikrant Parsai](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vikrant-parsai/) > [I believe in art that is connected to real human feeling, that extends itself beyond the limits of the art world to embrace all…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/judy-chicago/i-believe-in-art-that-is-connected-to-real-human-feeling-that-extends/) [Judy Chicago](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/judy-chicago/) ## More by Dalai Lama > [Although under particular circumstances, the violence method - any method - can be justified, nevertheless once you commit violence, then counterviolence will be returned.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/although-under-particular-circumstances-the-violence-method-any/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [There are a number of qualities which are important for mental peace, but from the little experience I have, I believe that one of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/there-are-a-number-of-qualities-which-are-important-for-mental-peace/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [In the interests of everyone the artist had a responsibility to use his medium well. In the Tibetan culture, most of the paintings are…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/in-the-interests-of-everyone-the-artist-had-a-responsibility-to-use/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does not function…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/if-the-mind-is-dominated-by-hatred-the-best-part-of-the-brain-which/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/more-compassionate-mind-more-sense-of-concern-for-other-s-well-being/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [Everybody loves to talk about calmness and peace, whether in a family, national, or international context, but without inner peace how can we make…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/everybody-loves-to-talk-about-calmness-and-peace-whether-in-a-family/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/the-only-definitive-truth-for-buddhism-is-the-absolute-negation-of/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [We can change society, change humanity by changing ourselves as individuals. By cultivating inner values, we can change our own lives and those of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/we-can-change-society-change-humanity-by-changing-ourselves-as/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [I don't want to convert people to Buddhism — all major religions, when understood properly, have the same potential for good.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/i-don-t-want-to-convert-people-to-buddhism-all-major-religions-when/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [There is no way to escape death, it is just like trying to escape by four great mountains touching sky. There is no escape…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/there-is-no-way-to-escape-death-it-is-just-like-trying-to-escape-by/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [We live within the environment. So that directly relates with our survival, our life. So through that way, more concern of well being of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/we-live-within-the-environment-so-that-directly-relates-with-our/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [My belief is that the various religious traditions have great potential to increase compassion, the sense of caring for one another, and the spirit…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/my-belief-is-that-the-various-religious-traditions-have-great/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [When we think carefully, we see that the brief elation we experience when appeasing sensual impulses may not be very different from what the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/when-we-think-carefully-we-see-that-the-brief-elation-we-experience/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [“So let us reflect on what is truly of value in life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/so-let-us-reflect-on-what-is-truly-of-value-in-life-what-gives/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [I am the source of my own suffering, because of the habits of my mind.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/i-am-the-source-of-my-own-suffering-because-of-the-habits-of-my-mind/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Explore all 1,406 Dalai Lama quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) ## More Action quotes > [I always say there are two things to be successful. The first is decide exactly what you want - set your goals - and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brian-tracy/i-always-say-there-are-two-things-to-be-successful-the-first-is/) [Brian Tracy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brian-tracy/) > [You'd be surprised how hard it can often be to translate an action into an idea.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karl-kraus/you-d-be-surprised-how-hard-it-can-often-be-to-translate-an-action/) [Karl Kraus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/karl-kraus/) > [Gratitude isn't just a feeling, it's an action. Expressing gratitude by writing in a journal, taking a photo, or shooting a video creates a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/janice-kaplan/gratitude-isn-t-just-a-feeling-it-s-an-action-expressing-gratitude-by/) [Janice Kaplan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/janice-kaplan/) > [Nothing is so powerful as an insight into human nature... what compulsions drive a man, what instincts dominate his action. If you know these…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-bernbach/nothing-is-so-powerful-as-an-insight-into-human-nature-what/) [William Bernbach](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/william-bernbach/) > [Every thought I have imprisioned in expression I must free by my deeds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kahlil-gibran/every-thought-i-have-imprisioned-in-expression-i-must-free-by-my-deeds/) [Kahlil Gibran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kahlil-gibran/) > [It took me 20 years to buy an electric typewriter, because I was afraid it would be too sensitive. I like to bang the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/elmore-leonard/it-took-me-20-years-to-buy-an-electric-typewriter-because-i-was/) [Elmore Leonard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/elmore-leonard/) > [Every action that helps us manifest our divine nature more and more is good; every action that retards it is evil.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/swami-vivekananda/every-action-that-helps-us-manifest-our-divine-nature-more-and-more/) [Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/swami-vivekananda/) > [As you begin changing your thinking, start immediately to change your behaviour. Begin to act the part of the person you would like to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anonymous/as-you-begin-changing-your-thinking-start-immediately-to-change-your/) [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) > [It's easy to say, let's go in and get the bad guys. But you have a divided country of Sunnis and Shias. The United…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tulsi-gabbard/it-s-easy-to-say-let-s-go-in-and-get-the-bad-guys-but-you-have-a/) [Tulsi Gabbard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tulsi-gabbard/) > [For comedy action, I must know the language.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sammo-hung/for-comedy-action-i-must-know-the-language/) [Sammo Hung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sammo-hung/) > [Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-jefferson/believing-with-you-that-religion-is-a-matter-which-lies-solely/) [Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-jefferson/) > [“Action is a powerful thing. When you smile through your sadness, it can completely change your outlook. Try it! Smile :) Now hold onto…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leticia-rae/action-is-a-powerful-thing-when-you-smile-through-your-sadness-it-can/) [Leticia Rae](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leticia-rae/) > [I reject criticism because the last thing I wanted was to sit there and look at people talking. I think people are conditioned to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/matt-tyrnauer/i-reject-criticism-because-the-last-thing-i-wanted-was-to-sit-there/) [Matt Tyrnauer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/matt-tyrnauer/) > [“I take my actions because of my passion not because of compulsion.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/amit-kalantri/i-take-my-actions-because-of-my-passion-not-because-of-compulsion/) [Amit Kalantri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/amit-kalantri/) > [When the first Superman movie came out I was frequently asked "What is a hero?" ...My answer was that a hero is someone who…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-reeve/when-the-first-superman-movie-came-out-i-was-frequently-asked-what-is/) [Christopher Reeve](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-reeve/) [Browse all 14,940 Action quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/action/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "When the days become longer and there is more sunshine, the grass becomes fresh and, consequently, we feel very happy. On the other hand, in autumn, one leaf falls down and another leaf falls down. The beautiful plants become as if dead and we do not feel very happy. Why? I think it is because deep down our human nature likes construction, and does not like destruction. Naturally, every action which is destructive is against human nature. Constructiveness is the human way. Therefore, I think that in terms of basic human feeling, violence is not good. Non-violence is the only way.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dalai Lama" }, "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#website" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/when-the-days-become-longer-and-there-is-more-sunshine-the-grass/", "about": { "@type": "Thing", "name": "Action" }, "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/when-the-days-become-longer-and-there-is-more-sunshine-the-grass/#quotation", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/455/dalai-lama-89_action_when-the-days-become-longer-and-there-is_1381450.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/455/dalai-lama-89_action_when-the-days-become-longer-and-there-is_1381450.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/455/dalai-lama-89_action_when-the-days-become-longer-and-there-is_1381450.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“When the days become longer and there is more sunshine, the grass becomes fresh and, consequently, we feel…” — Dalai Lama", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://sms4smile.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Quotes", "item": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Dalai Lama", "item": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "When the days become longer and...", "item": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/when-the-days-become-longer-and-there-is-more-sunshine-the-grass/" } ], "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/when-the-days-become-longer-and-there-is-more-sunshine-the-grass/#breadcrumb" }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#website", "name": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } }, { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization", "name": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/themes/sq/assets/icons/icon-512.png", "width": 512, "height": 512 } } ] } ```