People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out o... - Thich Nhat Hanh

"People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar."

Thich Nhat Hanh Fear

Buddhist Monk, Teacher Vietnamese 1926–2022

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