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

“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.”

“The spirit of democracy is not a mechanical thing to be adjusted by abolition of forms. It requires change of heart.”

The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.

“A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.”

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

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

The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.

It hurts when you go through something that kills you inside but you have to act like it doesn’t affect you.

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

“When all the dust is settled and all the crowds are gone, the things that matter are faith, family, and friends.”

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

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

Why is the Mona Lisa so famous?

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

“The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem.”

Statue of Liberty, USA

“You have to dream before your dreams can come true.”

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