"In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher"
- Dalai Lama
About this Quote
This quote by Dalai Lama highlights the significance of tolerance and how it can be learned from one's enemies. It suggests that instead of harboring hatred and displeasure towards those who oppose us, we need to view them as our teachers. By being tolerant towards our enemies, we can find out valuable lessons about persistence, understanding, and compassion. Our opponents can challenge our beliefs and point of views, forcing us to show and grow. This quote likewise highlights the power of forgiveness and the capability to see the humankind in others, even those who may have caused us damage. Ultimately, it motivates us to welcome tolerance as a way of individual and social development.
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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