Thich Nhat Hanh

"Our own worst enemy cannot harm us as much as our unwise thoughts."

"True communication can happen when we listen with the intention to understand."

"You cannot be angry at someone and love them at the same time."

"Understanding leads to love. Ignorance leads to hatred."

"The best scientist is open to experience and begins with romance."

"Art is a way of recognizing oneself."

"We are all called to awaken such love in others and to let it awaken in ourselves."

"Each breath we take, each step we take is a journey home."

"Conflict cannot survive without our participation."

"Hold your sorrow and pain gently, as if you are holding a baby."

"The fact that I am here now is the greatest miracle."

"Words can heal or wound. Choose your words carefully."

"When we love, we naturally want the best for the other person."

"Even if we are not born with wisdom, we can cultivate it through practice."

"The greatest gift we can offer others is our attention."

"In mindfulness, you can recognize your habit patterns and transform them."

"Taking care of yourself doesn't mean running away from the world."

"Every moment of your life is a chance to choose how you want to live."

"To be truly creative, we must first be present."

"The war in you will end when you bring forgiveness to the wound."

"Your father and mother are in every cell of your body. Honoring them is honoring yourself."

"Success is to live a meaningful and peaceful life."

"The kingdom of God is available right here and now."

"To transform the world, we must begin with ourselves."

"Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed."

"The path to liberation is the path of understanding."

"If you love deeply, you learn to see beyond the surface."

"Anger is like a storm rising up from the bottom of your consciousness."

"By taking even one step consciously, you change the world."

"Art is a political act when it awakens consciousness."