"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion"
- Dalai Lama
About this Quote
This quote by the Dalai Lama stresses the importance of empathy in our lives. It recommends that in order to bring joy to others, we need to first practice compassion towards them. This suggests showing understanding, kindness, and compassion towards others, even if we may not agree with them. By doing so, we can develop a positive and harmonious environment for everybody. Moreover, the quote likewise highlights the fact that practicing compassion not only advantages others, but it likewise brings happiness to ourselves. When we show empathy towards others, we cultivate a sense of inner peace and contentment within ourselves. For that reason, this quote functions as a reminder that empathy is a powerful tool that can bring pleasure and satisfaction to both ourselves and those around us.
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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