"Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness. Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength"
- Dalai Lama
About this Quote
This quote by the Dalai Lama is a tip to not judge a book by its cover. Just because somebody is silent, calm, or kind does not imply they are ignorant, accepting, or weak. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Empathy and tolerance are indications of strength, not weakness. It takes a strong person to be able to reveal kindness and comprehending to those who may not deserve it. It suggests inner strength and strength. The Dalai Lama is advising us that we need to not make assumptions about individuals based on their outside behavior. Instead, we should look much deeper and appreciate the strength and guts it requires caring and tolerant.
This quote is written / told by Dalai Lama somewhere between July 6, 1935 and today. He was a famous Leader from Tibet.
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