“That is what compassion does. It challenges our assumptions, our sense of self-limitation, worthlessness, of not having a place in the world, our feelings of loneliness and estrangement. These are narrow, constrictive states of mind. As we develop compassion, our hearts open.”
—Sharon Salzberg

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More Motivational, Inspiring Quotes

When you meet me, you think I’m quiet. When you talk to me, you wish I was quiet. When you know me, you get scared when I’m quiet.

The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.

A dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep.

“When all the dust is settled and all the crowds are gone, the things that matter are faith, family, and friends.”

“Choose thoughts that give you the emotions of being alive and excited about life.”

Never regret being a good person, to the wrong people. Your behavior says everything about you, and their behavior says enough about them.

“Whatever life gives you, even if it hurts, just be strong and act like you’re okay. Strong walls shake but never collapse.”

I am not handsome but I can give my hand to someone who needs help… Because beauty is required in the heart, not in face…

The best brains of the nation may be found on the last benches of the classroom.

You have to remember that the hard days are what make you stronger.

Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.

When you look at people who are successful, you will find that they aren’t the people who are motivated, but have consistency in their motivation.

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More from Bright Star

“Stress, anxiety, and depression are caused when we are living to please others.”

“Seek respect, not attention. It lasts longer.”

“Any alleged right of one man, which necessitates the violation of the rights of another isn’t and can’t be a right.”

“A friend is one who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden.”

“If you don’t know, the thing to do is not to get scared, but to learn.”

“Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.”

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