Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.
GAUR GOPAL DASOne’s ability to appreciate beauty is related to one’s ability to make moral judgments.
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Forgiveness is a complex concept. We must understand it thoroughly to be able to internalize it.
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Familiarity breeds contempt, I replied. When we are overly familiar with people, we forget how important they are to us and the correct way to behave with them.
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Having a friend to listen to your problems and discuss them with you is the beginning of finding a solution.
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Fight the strong urge to judge someone based on an initial interaction with them. Everyone has a fascinating story that we know nothing about.
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It is strange that sword and words have the same letters. Even more strange is that they have the same effect if not handled properly.
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The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
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To accept someone when everything is going right is easy. But when things are falling apart around you and you stick together, that’s the test of a relationship. Love is when we have every reason to break up but we do not.
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Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
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Everyone wants to get ahead of each other, and when they cannot, they get angry.
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Meditation is like a plane: It first takes you high, then far away and then further away imperceptibly.
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As a monk, I have to be cautious of overindulgence; it is essential to stay regulated in our habits.
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We need to understand the hierarchy of connections. Ultimately, we must connect to something above ourselves such as God. This can give us the power to spread happiness and joy around the world.
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Our association is powerful: it can uplift us or bring us down.
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One’s ability to appreciate beauty is related to one’s ability to make moral judgments.
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At work we tend to compare and compete with others, instead of comparing and competing with ourselves.
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