“Contentment, compassion, and tolerance are the pillars of peace.”
Baba Hari Dass (1923–2018) master yogi, author, builder, commentator of Indian spiritual tradition
Source: Ashtanga Yoga Primer, 1981, p.58
“Sarcasm and compassion are two of the qualities that make life on Earth tolerable.”
— Nick Hornby, book Songbook
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See through the eyes of compassion!
Speak with the language of love.”
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“And good neighbors make a huge difference in the quality of life. I agree.”
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