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Monday, May 23, 2005

Quotes

Hey I am not the one who write this quotes, so dont complain if it doesnt sound right, okay!!!!

1. Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself.

2. The mind is the nucleus of samsara and nirvana. (suffering and happiness)

3. Whatever an enemy might do to an enemy, or a foe to a foe, the ill-directed mind can do to you even worse. Whatever a mother, father or other kinsman might do for you, the well-directed mind can do for you even better.

4. Better than a thousand useless words is one word that gives peace.

5. The first step towards the solution of any problem is optimism.

6. Show me the man you honor, and I will know what kind of man you are.

7. It is by attempting to reach the top at a single leap that so much misery is caused in the world.

8. Growth in wisdom may be exactly measured by decrease in bitterness.

9. Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.

10. What is beautiful is not always good, but what is good is always beautiful.

11. The door of opportunity won't open unless you do some pushing.

12. Worrying about something that may neve r happen is like paying interest on money you may never borrow.

13. Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it

14. Wisdom is born from a compassionate heart

15. In spiritual cultivation, we must show our gratitude to three persons: One, the one that make you very angry. Two, the one that make you unhappy, and Three, the one who is your enemy. This is because these people are ones that will test your achievement of kindness."

16. When our heart is beautiful, everything that we see will be beautiful."

17. We should not ask others to be understanding and believe in us. Rather, we should ask ourselves to do our duties, strengthen our resolve, and contribute diligently

18. Physical or worldly happiness has to be continually "drunk" or "eaten" to sustain it. But really these actions should be done only to stop or allay hunger whenever we feel its pangs. As for spiritual or Dhammic happiness, no drinking or eating is required to bring it about.

19. To endure suffering is to end suffering; To spend blessings is to end blessings

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