Quote by Dalai Lama, from The Dalai Lama'

If you think only of yourself, if you forget the rights and well-being of others, or, worse still, if you exploit others, ultimately you will lose. You will have no friends who will show concern for your well-being. Moreover, if a tragedy befalls you, instead of feeling concerned, others might even secretly rejoice. By contrast, if an individual is compassionate and altruistic, and has the interests of others in mind, then irrespective of whether that person knows a lot of people, wherever that person moves, he or she will immediately make friends. And when that person faces a tragedy, there will be plenty of people who will come to help.

If you think only of yourself, if you forget the rights and

Summary

This quote suggests that prioritizing oneself and disregarding the rights and well-being of others will be detrimental in the long run. Acting in a selfish and exploitative manner may result in losing friends and lacking empathy from others. On the other hand, individuals who are compassionate, altruistic, and considerate of others will naturally attract friends and support wherever they go. When faced with adversity, they will have a network of people who will come to their aid. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the importance of empathy and kindness, highlighting the positive outcomes that come from caring for others.

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