“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

Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.

Silence isn’t empty. It’s full of answers

The true mark of maturity is when somebody hurts you and you try to understand their situation instead of trying to hurt them back.

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

A winner is a dreamer who never gives up

“The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy.”

When you cut off….

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

“If you think friendship is easy, then you have never had a true friend.”

Never regret being a good person, to the wrong people. Your behavior says everything about you, and their behavior says enough about them.

“Gratitude is one of the most powerful human emotions. Once expressed, it changes attitude, brightens outlook, and broadens our perspective.”

“If you salute your duty, you no need to salute anybody, but if you pollute your duty, you have to salute everybody.”

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“The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment: You create a good future by creating a good present.”

Teacher! What is the purpose of having school?

“Live and act within the limit of your knowledge and keep expanding it to the limit of your life.”

“Show your anger when needed. People need to know what irritates you and what doesn’t. But, crucially, remain internally calm. Your anger is only a tool. Don’t become its puppet.”

Tomorrow is a new day

“They are not your friend unless they have defended you in your absence.”

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