“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

.

More Motivational, Inspiring Quotes

“If you want to fly give up everything that weighs you down.”  

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.

A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.

“A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.”

Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.

“Sometimes the things that hurt the most teach us the best lessons.”

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

“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.”

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

Failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of Success.

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

“Instead of complaining about your circumstances, get busy and create some new ones.”

« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next »

More from Bright Star

“Don’t focus on negative things; focus on the positive, and you will flourish.”

Maria works at the aquarium. When she tries to put each turtle in separate tank, she has one turtle left. But if she puts two turtles per tank, she has one tank left. How many turtles and tanks does Maria have?

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

Why is the Mona Lisa so famous?

“Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.”

You are in a dark room with a box of matches. Nearby are three things: a candle, an oil lamp and a log of firewood. Which do you light first?

« Previous 1 2 3 4 Next »