Thich Nhat Hanh

"Smile, breathe, and go slowly."

"In the present moment, we can touch the eternal and the infinite."

"To meditate is to awaken to the wonders of life."

"The present is the only time over which we have dominion."

"Compassion for ourselves gives rise to the power to change the world."

"We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness."

"The crisis we face is a crisis of spirituality."

"Love is a verb. It's an action that we do."

"To dwell in the here and now does not mean you never think about the past or future."

"When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence."

"Each moment is a chance to turn your life around."

"The greatest miracle is to be alive."

"Anger is the energy of not understanding."

"We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts."

"What we think, we become."

"The mind creates suffering, and the mind can transcend suffering."

"Everything is connected."

"Reconciliation means coming back together."

"Mindfulness helps us get home to the present."

"Every step is home if we walk mindfully."

"Joy is not a luxury, it is a necessity for your wellbeing."

"The war in Vietnam and the war in ourselves are not separate."

"To understand everything is to forgive everything."

"Awakening is possible only for those who long for it."

"Each person has the right to be peaceful and happy."

"The world is not only out there, but also within us."

"Nirvana is available right here and now."

"A person can love you with all their heart but still hurt you because of their ignorance."

"Looking at the child in you, you smile at yourself."

"Accepting impermanence is the key to happiness."