“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

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

Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.

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

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

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

“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.”

“If you get tired, learn to rest not to quit!”

“Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.”

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

“The word ‘happy’ would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.”

Positive anything is better than negative nothing.

“You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.”

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“Everyone needs a house to live in, but a supportive family is what builds a home.”

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

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

What is the maximum possible number of times you can subtract number 5 from number 25?

Wife: It’s my bad luck that I married you. Otherwise, a lot of smart men were interested in me.

“The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.”

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