Thich Nhat Hanh

"When we return to our breath, we return to the present moment."

"To transform the world, we must first transform ourselves."

"Nothing is ever lost to us as long as we can remember it."

"True love includes loving the imperfect parts of ourselves and others."

"The obstacle is the path."

"If you find happiness within yourself, it will last forever."

"Every person we meet is an opportunity to practice compassion."

"Peace is every step. If you cannot find peace on the very step you are on, you will never find it anywhere."

"We are visitors on this planet. We are here for 90 years at the most. During that time we must try to do something good."

"Time is a gift. Use it wisely."

"The practice of mindfulness is the practice of freedom."

"When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link."

"The future is made of the present moment."

"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance."

"Awareness is like a light that illuminates the darkness."

"If you can breathe, you can meditate."

"The rose and the garbage are the same. The rose will decay into compost."

"Healing is a path paved with intention and compassion."

"We do not have to die to go to Heaven or Hell. We are making our own heaven or hell right now."

"Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself."

"To take good care of yourself does not mean to be selfish. It means you love yourself."

"The present moment is the only safe place to live."

"Mindfulness and compassion are the foundations of peace."

"We suffer because we are not mindful of the present moment."

"What we think about, we become."

"Every contact leaves a trace. Make your trace a positive one."

"The war in the world is a reflection of the war within ourselves."

"When we are fully present with someone, we are loving them."

"To be beautiful is to be authentic."

"The Earth needs our love and protection now more than ever."