In the moment when we are able to smile, to look at ourselves with compassion, our world begins to change.
THICH NHAT HANHWithout being peace, we cannot do anything for peace. If we cannot smile, we cannot help other people to smile. If we are not peaceful, then we cannot contribute to the peace movement.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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Every word, every look, every action, and every smile can bring happiness to others.
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If we are not fully ourselves, truly in the present moment, we miss everything.
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Every thought you produce, anything you say, any action you do, it bears your signature.
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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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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 desire to be a free person is very worthwhile. To be free means you are no longer the victim of fear, anger, craving, or suspicion.
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If you think that peace and happiness are somewhere else and you run after them, you will never arrive.
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The past is gone, the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to ourselves in the present moment, we cannot be in touch with life.
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Most of your suffering comes from the lack of understanding of yourself and others.
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When you learn how to suffer, you suffer much less.
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Happiness is available. Please help yourself to it.
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Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future.
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Attachment to views is the greatest impediment to the spiritual path.
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The quality of our life depends on the quality of the seeds that lie deep in our consciousness.
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Understanding means throwing away your knowledge.
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