“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

Live your best, and act your best, and think your best each day, for there may be no tomorrows.

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”

“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen you may learn something new.”

“It is easier to give a cup of rice to relieve hunger than to relieve the loneliness and pain of someone unloved.”

The brightest stars are those who shine for the benefit of others

The less you respond to negative people, the more positive your life will become.

“Anything that costs your peace is too expensive”

“If you’re in the luckiest one percent of humanity, you owe it to the rest of humanity to think about the other 99 percent.”

“Home is the place, where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.”  

Never apologize for being sensitive or emotional. It’s a sign that you have big heart, and that you aren’t afraid to let others see it. Showing your emotions is a sign of strength. 

“The word ‘happy’ would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.”

“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.”

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They said don’t give up your dream. So i went back to sleep.

Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.

Anyone can buy a good house, but good neighbors are priceless.

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

Being Human is Given. But keeping our Humanity is a Choice.

If you are positive, you’ll see opportunities instead of obstacles.

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