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Tag Archives: compassion
What the world really needs is more love and less paper work.
What the world really needs is more love and less paper work. – Pearl Bailey What does that mean? To me, this quote is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but still worth the effort to examine. With the advent of the computer … Continue reading
Posted in belief, empathy, habits, inspire, love, setting an example
Tagged @TheQuoteToday, compassion, love, Pearl Bailey, world
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It is important that when pursing our own self-interest we should be “wise selfish” and not “foolish selfish”
It is important that when pursing our own self-interest we should be “wise selfish” and not “foolish selfish”. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly shortened quote. The full quote is: It is important that when pursing … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, character, compassion, kindness, setting an example, wisdom
Tagged compassion, Dalai Lama, foolish, important, wise
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A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval
A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval. – Mark Twain What does that mean? This quote is talking about a basic function of our minds. We cannot be comfortable without our own mind being comfortable. We are what … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, compassion, kindness, self resepct, self-image
Tagged @tonyrobbins, approval, comfort, compassion, Mark Twain
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If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them
If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an old truism, crossing cultures and the ages, dating back to at least the … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, giving, gratitude, humanitarianism, kindness
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, gratitude, kindness
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Keeping score of old scores and scars, getting even and one-upping, always makes you less than you are
Keeping score of old scores and scars, getting even and one-upping, always makes you less than you are. – Malcolm Forbes What does that mean? To me, this quote is full of fairly straight forward advice. The quote works from … Continue reading
Posted in calm, compassion, forgiveness, growth, reflection, self resepct
Tagged @QuoteHouse, compassion, forgiveness, letting go, Malcolm Forbes
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Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.
Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? To me this speaks to the root of charity, and charity is part of giving … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, compassion, giving, hope, love, money
Tagged @philo_quotes, charity, compassion, giving, Saint Augustine
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Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If a person shows anger to you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster.
Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If a person shows anger to you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this speaks to a fundamental truth of life. … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, compassion, kindness, love, peace
Tagged @DalaiLama, calm, compassion, Dalai Lama, kindness, love
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Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.
Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts. – Charles Dickens What does that mean? This is a slightly shortened quote from Our Mutual Friend, Book 2, Chapter 8. However, … Continue reading
Posted in belief, character, compassion, forgiveness, honest, hope
Tagged @yomutra, character, Charles Dickens, compassion, forgiveness, hope
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Without a sense of equanimity, unbiased love and compassion cannot even get started.
Without a sense of equanimity, unbiased love and compassion cannot even get started. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Let’s start with a definition. At thefreedictionary.com, equanimity is defined as “The quality of being calm and even-tempered; composure.” So, restating the … Continue reading
Posted in calm, caring, compassion, help, improve, love
Tagged @DalaiLama, calm, compassion, Dalai Lama, love
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Wonderful spiritual qualities, such as unbounded love and compassion, are present as potentials in all our minds.
Wonderful spiritual qualities, such as unbounded love and compassion, are present as potentials in all our minds. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Spiritual qualities, or just about anything else, exist in our minds as potential. We can be great … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, love, potential
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Time heals what reason cannot.
Time heals what reason cannot. – Seneca What does that mean? “Be reasonable about it.” You’ve heard this before, I’d imagine. Something has happened, and you are upset. You eventually calm down and think through the problem. Most of the … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, focus, habits, kindness, time, understanding
Tagged @mobilewashunit, compassion, kindness, Seneca, time, wounds
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An authentic attitude of compassion…
An authentic attitude of compassion doesn’t change, even faced with another person’s negative behavior. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, it says that it’s easy to have what might be called conditional compassion. Compassion for certain people or … Continue reading
Any man may easily do harm…
Any man may easily do harm, but not every man can do good to another. – Plato What does that mean? Well, I’m afraid I have to disagree slightly with him. It’s a quibble, but : Anyone CAN do good. Many … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, forgiveness, kindness, service
Tagged @philo_quotes, compassion, contribute, forgiveness, kindness, Plato, service, strength
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According to my own experience…
According to my own experience, the highest level of inner calm comes from the development of love and compassion. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The full quote is as follows: According to my own experience, the highest level of … Continue reading
Posted in calm, compassion, cooperation, love
Tagged @DalaiLama, calm, compassion, cooperation, Dalai Lama, love
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If we reserve ethical conduct…
If we reserve ethical conduct for those whom we feel close to, we may neglect our responsibilities toward those outside this circle. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, it seems a bit self evident. If we only … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, humanitarianism
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, humanitarianism
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