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There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.
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To be aware of a single shortcoming within oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in somebody else. Rather than speaking badly about people and in ways that will produce only friction and unrest in their lives, we should practice a purer perception of them, and when we speak of others, speak of their good qualities. If you find yourself slandering anybody, first imagine that your mouth is filled with excrement. It will break you of the habit quickly enough.
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You see, the past is past and the future is yet to come. That means the future is in your hands--the future entirely depends on the present. That realization gives you a great responsibility.
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In the present circumstances, no one can afford to assume that someone else will solve their problems. Every individual has a responsibility to help guide our global family in the right direction. Good wishes are not sufficient; we must become actively engaged.
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It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.
To be aware of a single shortcoming within oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in somebody else. Rather than speaking badly about people and in ways that will produce only friction and unrest in their lives, we should practice a purer perception of them, and when we speak of others, speak of their good qualities. If you find yourself slandering anybody, first imagine that your mouth is filled with excrement. It will break you of the habit quickly enough.
You see, the past is past and the future is yet to come. That means the future is in your hands--the future entirely depends on the present. That realization gives you a great responsibility.
In the present circumstances, no one can afford to assume that someone else will solve their problems. Every individual has a responsibility to help guide our global family in the right direction. Good wishes are not sufficient; we must become actively engaged.
It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.
