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Childhood Quote by Lobsang Tenzin

“For the exploitation of human greed, they have devised comparison and competition. Right from childhood on, we are indoctrinated to compare and compete, and there is a word, a phrase: 'free and fair competition.'” quote by Lobsang Tenzin
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“For the exploitation of human greed, they have devised comparison and competition. Right from childhood on, we are indoctrinated to compare and compete, and there is a word, a phrase: 'free and fair competition.'”

Lobsang Tenzin

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Talk, 2015, Lobsang Tenzin

Society encourages greed by fostering constant comparison and competition, framing it as 'free and fair'.

In simple terms: Greed is fueled by endless rivalry.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and resist manipulative competition.

Themes

greed competition social conditioning ethics

Mood

critical reflective

Type

philosophical social commentary

When to use this quote

  • education
  • workplace
  • marketing
  • policy making

Key Concepts

psychology economics culture propaganda

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does competition shape your values?
  • Can fairness exist without comparison?
A Different Perspective

Competition can also drive innovation and fairness when properly regulated.

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