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In separateness lies the world's greatest misery; in compassion lies the world's true strength.
— Buddha
On Purpose
Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.
— Buddha
On the Working Life
Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.
— Buddha
On the Working Life
The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.
— Confucius
On Focus & Distraction
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
— Confucius
On the Working Life
Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
— Confucius
On the Working Life
The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.
— Confucius
On the Working Life
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential — these are the keys that will unlock the…
— Confucius
On the Working Life
The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.
— Dalai Lama
On Purpose
Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
— Dalai Lama
On Money, Plainly
If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.
— Dalai Lama
On Confidence
A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.
— Dalai Lama
On the Working Life
Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reasons to stay.
— Dalai Lama
On Purpose
When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.
— Dalai Lama
On Focus & Distraction
We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
— Dalai Lama
On Purpose
Every day, think as you wake up: today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to wast…
— Dalai Lama
On Discipline
Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The importan…
— Dalai Lama
On Starting Over
Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.
— Dalai Lama
On Confidence
An open heart is an open mind.
— Dalai Lama
On Focus & Distraction
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
— Dalai Lama
On Purpose
Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.
— Dalai Lama
On Starting Over
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
— Dalai Lama
On Purpose
Our true friends are those who are with us when the good things happen. They cheer us on and are pleased by our triumph…
— Dalai Lama
On Purpose
If you're brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.
— Paulo Coelho
On Starting Over
Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.
— Paulo Coelho
On Confidence
We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation.
— Paulo Coelho
On Purpose
If you want to be successful, you must respect one rule: never lie to yourself.
— Paulo Coelho
On Discipline
You are what you believe yourself to be.
— Paulo Coelho
On Confidence
Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering.
— Paulo Coelho
On Anxiety & Quiet Days
The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.
— Paulo Coelho
On Focus & Distraction