We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we
think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves
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Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it
at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
The thought manifests as the word. The word manifests as the deed. The deed
develops into habit. And the habit hardens into character. So watch the thought
and its ways with care. And let it spring from love, born out of concern for all
beings.
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Let yourself be open and life will be easier. A spoon of salt in a glass of
water makes the water undrinkable. A spoon of salt in a lake is almost
unnoticed.
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It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the
victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons,
heaven or hell.
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A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds
love one another the home will be as beautiful as a flower garden. But if these
minds get out of harmony with one another it is like a storm that plays havoc
with the garden.
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