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“Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.”
— Gautama Buddha
Dhammapada, Verse 5
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#2
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”
— Gautama Buddha
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#3
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”
— Dalai Lama
The Art of Happiness (1998)
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#4
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.”
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Stepping into Freedom (1997)
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