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The source of all happiness lies in thinking of others.
Shantideva
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All the joy the world contains Has come through wishing happiness for others. All the misery the world contains Has come through wanting pleasure for oneself.
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Those desiring to escape from suffering hasten right toward suffering. With the very desire for happiness, out of delusion they destroy their own happiness as if it were an enemy
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If there were a truly existent I, It would make sense to be afraid of certain things But, since there is no truly existent I, Who is there to be afraid?
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If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good.
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While others are engaged in inferior and menial tasks in which they encounter many difficulties, how can I sit here at peace and do nothing? I must and shall benefit them, but without ever succumbing to the poison of self-importance.
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In joy and sorrow all are equal, Thus be guardian of all, as of yourself.
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Whatever happens, I will not let my cheerfulness be disturbed. Being unhappy won't get me anywhere and will dissipate all my goodness. Why be unhappy about something if you can change it? And if you can't, how will being unhappy help?
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All happiness comes from the desire for others to be happy.
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He who doesn't get rid of the I won't be able to avoid suffering the same way that someone who doesn't get apart from fire can't avoid being burn.
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We are all slaves of our own actions. Why be angry with anyone else?
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How much suffering and fear, and How many harmful things are in existence? If all arises from clinging to the I, What should I do with this great demon?
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All the harm, fear, and suffering in the world are caused by attachment to the self: Why should I hold on to this great demon?
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How wonderful will it be when all beings experience each other as limbs on the one body of life.
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May those whose hell it is to hate and hurt be turned into lovers bringing flowers.
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Partake of this sacred mystery: to take the place of others, giving them his own.
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If you can solve your problem, what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, what is the use of worrying.
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Take advantage of this human boat Free yourself from sorrow's mighty stream! This vessel will be later hard to find. The time that you have now, you fool, is not for sleep!
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Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals.
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It is not possible to control all external events But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?
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