“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
“You only live one but if you do it right, once is enough.” Never regret being a good person, to the wrong people. Your behavior says everything about you, and their behavior says enough about them. “Live and act within the limit of your knowledge and keep expanding it to the limit of your life.” “They are not your friend unless they have defended you in your absence.” “Don’t worry about those who talk behind your back, they are behind you for a reason.” Be Happy Be Yourself, if others don’t like it, then let them be. Happiness is a choice. Life isn’t about pleasing everybody. “A friend who understands your tears is much more valuable than a lot of friends who only know your smile.” Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. “Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge.” The true mark of maturity is when somebody hurts you and you try to understand their situation instead of trying to hurt them back. 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. More from Bright Star
