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.
GAUR GOPAL DASThe journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
More Gaur Gopal Das Quotes
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Spirituality helps develop good character. It is character that shines bright when words fail to do so.
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Forgiveness is a complex concept. We must understand it thoroughly to be able to internalize it.
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A man or a woman is known by the company they keep.
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We can increase our scope of selflessness beyond our family by serving our community, city or even nation.
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Behind the smiles, everyone is going through personal struggles we know nothing about.
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The eyes are the window to the soul,
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Think: Is this in my control? If yes, you can do something about it. If no, then you cannot do anything about it. Therefore, in both circumstances, why worry?
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Feeling peaceful, happy and content is not about avoiding challenges in our life, but about how we navigate through these challenges to reach the type of life we want to live.
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Offering gifts and accepting gifts, opening one’s mind and inquiring in confidence, sharing food, and receiving food are the six exchanges that develop loving relationships.
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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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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 should deal with each other sensitively; our attitude towards life affects how we act in our relationships.
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Physical violence is inflicted with weapons, but emotional violence is inflicted with words; words can leave invisible scars that can take years, or even lifetimes, to heal.
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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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Everyone wants to get ahead of each other, and when they cannot, they get angry.
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