Common Quote by Pico Iyer
![“He [The Dalai Lama] has made it his mission to say, "We can't afford to squabble over minor differences, we have to concentrate on what we have in common, our common mission, our common culture - and indeed what we have in common with the rest of the world."” quote by Pico Iyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9c9/pico-iyer-1252_common_he-the-dalai-lama-has-made-it-his-missio_1718353.jpg)
“He [The Dalai Lama] has made it his mission to say, "We can't afford to squabble over minor differences, we have to concentrate on what we have in common, our common mission, our common culture - and indeed what we have in common with the rest of the world."”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview with The Dalai Lama, 2015
Emphasizes focusing on shared values and common goals rather than minor disagreements.
In simple terms: Focus on common ground.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize unity over division.
Themes
unity
commonality
conflict resolution
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- political negotiations
- community building
- interfaith dialogue
- team projects
Key Concepts
cultural diplomacy
global cooperation
Questions to Reflect On
- What common goals can you identify with others?
- How do you balance unity with acknowledging diversity?
A Different Perspective
May overlook genuine differences that need addressing.
![“[The Dalai Lama] told me some years ago, "I've made every concession to China, and I've been as open and tolerant as I could, and still things get worse in Tibet." If you look at it from one point of view, as he himself says, his monastic position of forbearance and nonviolence hasn't reaped any…” quote by Pico Iyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9fe/pico-iyer-1252_benefits_the-dalai-lama-told-me-some-years-ago-i_678.jpg)
![“Neither Italian fascism nor German national "socialism" have anything in common with such a [Soviet socialistic] society, primarily because private ownership of factories, plants, lands, banks, means of transportation, etc., remain untouched there, and, therefore, capitalism in Germany and Italy…” quote by Joseph Stalin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/411/joseph-stalin-1734_capitalism_neither-italian-fascism-nor-german-natio_1430.jpg)
