“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

“We must understand that sadness is an ocean, and sometimes we drown, while other days we are forced to swim.”

If your goals set you apart from the crowd. Stay alone.

“If it’s important you’ll find a way. If it’s not, you’ll find an excuse.”

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

Be the reason somebody’s faith in humanity is restored.

“When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.”

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” 

In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past as that will only cause unnecessary resentment.

“Don’t be afraid to start over. This time you’re not starting from scratch, you’re starting from experience.”

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

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”

“March is the month of expectation, the things we do not know”

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More from Bright Star

“There are certain people who make the world a better place just by being in it. You are one of those people. I love you my friend.”

“The emotion that can break your heart is sometimes the very one that heals it …”

Teacher: How old is your mother?

Maria has a very big family. She has 20 aunts, 20 uncles and 50 cousins. Each of her cousins has an aunt who is not Maria’s aunt. How is this possible?

“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.”

Teacher! What is the purpose of having school?

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