A spoon cannot taste of the food it carries. Likewise, a foolish man cannot understand the wise manยดs wisdom even if he associates with a sage.
Dalai LamaWhether we love humanity or not, we must realize that we are part of it. My future depends entirely on the future of humanity, and so I am compelled to take care of humanity. That is why being compassionate is actually in my own best interest. And a symptom of my own peace of mind is that I can share comfort with others around me.
Dalai LamaYou must not hate those who do wrong or harmful things; but with compassion, you must do what you can to stop them โ for they are harming themselves, as well as those who suffer from their actions.
Dalai LamaโInterdependence is a fundamental law of nature. Even tiny insects survive by mutual cooperation based on innate recognition of their interconnectedness. It is because our own human existence is so dependent on the help of others that our need for love lies at the very foundation of our existence. Therefore we need a genuine sense of responsibility and a sincere concern for the welfare of others.
Dalai Lama