Category Archives: compassion

Compassion is a source of happiness, while self-centerdness can lead ultimately to violence.

Posted on 28 September 2015 by philosiblog

Compassion is a source of happiness, while self-centerdness can lead ultimately to violence. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this quote is about the dichotomy of life. In it we have a pair of polar opposites, with … Continue reading →

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The more we are concerned for the well-being of others, the closer we will feel to each other.

Posted on 11 August 2014 by philosiblog

The more we are concerned for the well-being of others, the closer we will feel to each other. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? He has many quotes about our relationship within the greater humanity, but this one is … Continue reading →

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Pay more attention to compassion and you’ll find you’re happier. It’s that practical and simple.

Posted on 14 July 2014 by philosiblog

Pay more attention to compassion and you’ll find you’re happier. It’s that practical and simple. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? While I will acknowledge that some people are wired differently, this is the truth for the greater portion … Continue reading →

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Even people opposed to religion need calm minds and compassion to make their work more effective.

Posted on 30 June 2014 by philosiblog

Even people opposed to religion need calm minds and compassion to make their work more effective. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote talks about how calm minds and compassion is useful to everyone, even those who do … Continue reading →

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We must design education that provides for both knowledge and a healthy mind, creating a sense of compassion that responds to all humanity.

Posted on 19 May 2014 by philosiblog

We must design education that provides for both knowledge and a healthy mind, creating a sense of compassion that responds to all humanity. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Education is the term we use to describe how we … Continue reading →

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It is important to appreciate the contribution compassion and warm-heartedness make to happiness.

Posted on 12 May 2014 by philosiblog

It is important to appreciate the contribution compassion and warm-heartedness make to happiness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote addresses a portion of the sources of happiness. It lists compassion and warm-heartedness as significant contributors to our happiness. If … Continue reading →

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You can’t help someone just by making a wish to do so, you have to take action.

Posted on 7 April 2014 by philosiblog

You can’t help someone just by making a wish to do so, you have to take action. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, to me, is about the difference between thinking about doing something and taking action. … Continue reading →

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You’ve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.

Posted on 2 April 2014 by philosiblog

You’ve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens. – Louise Hay What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, in that it describes so many of us, at least at some point … Continue reading →

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Love and compassion are qualities that human beings require just to live together.

Posted on 9 February 2014 by philosiblog

Love and compassion are qualities that human beings require just to live together. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote as it talks about a fundamental truth which we often ignore, despite knowing it to be true. … Continue reading →

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The only cure for vanity is laughter, and the only fault that is laughable is vanity.

Posted on 9 January 2014 by philosiblog

The only cure for vanity is laughter, and the only fault that is laughable is vanity. – Henri Bergson What does that mean? Taking this quote from the second half, the quote says the only fault which is laughable, or … Continue reading →

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The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others.

Posted on 5 January 2014 by philosiblog

The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others. –Dalai Lama What does that mean? This, sadly, is true far too often. Yes, there are stand-up people out there, those … Continue reading →

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There is no wisdom without love.

Posted on 6 December 2013 by philosiblog

There is no wisdom without love. – Sri Ram What does that mean? This is kind of a cryptic quote, and can be taken a number of ways. I want to focus on the difference between knowledge and wisdom. It … Continue reading →

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I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.

Posted on 21 October 2013 by philosiblog

I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. – Elizabeth Barrett Browning What does that mean? This is a quote often used to woo a lover, or to smooth things … Continue reading →

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Compassion is what makes our lives meaningful.

Posted on 13 October 2013 by philosiblog

Compassion is what makes our lives meaningful. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? All life has meaning. All life has purpose. But what gives our lives meaning? This quote says compassion is one of the ways our lives are infused with … Continue reading →

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There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.

Posted on 11 October 2013 by philosiblog

There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind. – Fred Rogers What does that mean? There is a triple scoop of … Continue reading →

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