It is impossible to build one's own happiness on the unhappiness of others. This perspective is at the heart of Buddhist teachings.

Daisaku Ikeda
It is impossible to build one's own happiness on the...
It is impossible to build one's own happiness on the...
It is impossible to build one's own happiness on the...
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About This Quote

This quote is one of the oldest aphorisms of the Buddhist religion. It is based on the idea that it's not possible to make someone happy by making them miserable. This belief is based on the notion that we should only focus our energy on making ourselves happy and avoiding making others unhappy.

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