Attitude Quote by Henepola Gunaratana
“Whatever attitudes we habitually use toward ourselves, we will use on others, and whatever attitudes we habitually use toward others, we will use on ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Buddhist Ethics Lecture, 2008
Our habitual attitudes toward self and others are reciprocal and shape behavior.
In simple terms: Attitudes reflect each other.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate compassionate self‑view.
Themes
compassion
mindfulness
relationships
ethics
Mood
calm
thoughtful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- interpersonal conflicts
- self‑criticism
- leadership
Key Concepts
reciprocity
habit formation
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your self‑attitudes affect others?
- Can you break negative cycles?
A Different Perspective
Self‑criticism can distort perception.
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