“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

“Don’t go through life, grow through life.”

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

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

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

When you cut off….

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

“Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.”

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

“The only person you should strive to be better than, is the person you were yesterday. ”

“Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself.”

“Any alleged right of one man, which necessitates the violation of the rights of another isn’t and can’t be a right.”

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

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Mother’s Name is Mrs. SIXTY TWO. Son’s Name is FIFTY TWO. Daughter’s Name is FORTY TWO. What is the Name of Father?

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

What can you hear, but not see or touch, even though you control it?

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

Teacher: What happened in 1809? Student: Abraham Lincoln was born.

“To me, beauty is natural beauty. If you’re naturally yourself, you’re beautiful.”

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