“Don't give yourself to negligence,
Don't devote yourself to sensual pleasure,
Vigilant and absorbed in meditation
One attains abundant happiness.”
― The Dhammapada
Don't devote yourself to sensual pleasure,
Vigilant and absorbed in meditation
One attains abundant happiness.”
― The Dhammapada
“Don’t do what should not be done, and don’t desire what should not be desired. Abide by this one precept, and everything else will follow.”
― Mencius
― Mencius
“Integrity, wisdom, skill, intelligence – such things are forged in adversity.”
― Mencius
― Mencius
“What is most truly valuable is often underrated.”
― Aesop's Fables
― Aesop's Fables
“Cynicism is popular because it stimulates the brain chemicals that make you feel good. It stimulates dopamine by making the world feel predictable. It triggers serotonin by making you feel superior to “the jerks.” It triggers oxytocin by telling you who to trust. You pay a high price for these moments, unfortunately, because cynicism keeps you focused on problems instead of opportunities.”
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