"Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life"

This quote by the Dalai Lama suggests that on the planet today, it is increasingly important for people to take duty for the well-being of all forms of life. This includes not only humans and our relationships with others, however likewise our relationship with the natural world and other living creatures. The idea is that we are all interconnected and have a duty to care for each other, as well as the world we share.