You cannot transmit wisdom and insight to another person. The seed is already there. A good teacher touches the seed, allowing it to wake up, to sprout, and to grow.
THICH NHAT HANHPeople have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.
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We have to walk in a way that we only print peace and serenity on the Earth. Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.
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The greatest of all miracles is to be alive.
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You do not suffer because things are impermanent. You suffer because things are impermanent and you think they are permanent.
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To think in terms of either pessimism or optimism oversimplifies the truth. The problem is to see reality as it is.
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There is no way to happiness – happiness is the way.
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We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.
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In true love, you attain freedom.
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If we are not fully ourselves, truly in the present moment, we miss everything.
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Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.
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Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment.
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Be part of the miraculous moment.
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Because you are alive, everything is possible.
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To be loved means to be recognized as existing.
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Letting go gives us freedom and freedom is the only condition for happiness.
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