“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

The greatest mistake we make in relationships, we listen half, understand quarter, think zero, and react double.

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

“Good friends are like stars. You don’t always see them, but you know they’re always there.”

“It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on.”

“Every life has a measure of sorrow, and sometimes this is what awakens us.”

Not in doing what you like, but in liking what you do is the secret of happiness

Be proud, you survived the days you thought you couldn’t.

“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.”

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

A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.

“Sometimes life doesn’t give you what you want, not because you don’t deserve it, but because you deserve so much more.” 

“Success is not only for the elite. Success is there for those who want it, plan for it, and take action to achieve it.”

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

“Your emotions make you human. Even the unpleasant ones have a purpose. Don’t lock them away. If you ignore them, they just get louder and angrier.”

I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I?  

Don’t break anybody’s heart, they have only one. Break their bones, they have 206.

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