"If the mind is dominated by hatred,..." - Quote by Dalai Lama
If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does not function properly.
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“Be gentle with the earth.”
“If we human beings rely only on material development, we can’t be sure of a positive outcome. Employing technology motivated by anger and hatred is likely to be destructive. It will only be beneficial if we seek the welfare of all beings. Human beings are the only species with the potential to destroy the world. Because of the risks of unrestrained desire and greed we need to cultivate contentment and simplicity.”
“The question is not to know what is the meaning of life, but what meaning I can give to my life.”
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“The antidote to hatred in the heart, the source of violence, is tolerance.”
“The hate of favourites is only a love of favour. The envy of NOT possessing it, consoles and softens its regrets by the contempt it evinces for those who possess it, and we refuse them our homage, not being able to detract from them what attracts that of the rest of the world.”
“I am misanthropos, and hate mankind, For thy part, I do wish thou wert a dog, That I might love thee something.”
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“To stay present in everyday life, it helps to be deeply rooted within yourself; otherwise, the mind, which has incredible momentum, will drag you along like a wild river.”
“Be empty of worrying. Think of who created thought! Why do you stay in prison When the door is so wide open?”
“Idleness is more an infirmity of the mind than of the body.”