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True compassion is a commitment founded on reason, so it does not change when others behave badly
Their wordsTrue compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude towards others does not change even if they behave negatively.
Their wordsSo we should feel grateful to our enemies, for it is they who can best help us develop a tranquil mind!
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Because everyone shares the same need for love, anyone we meet can be felt as a brother or sister
Their wordsBecause we all share an identical need for love, it is possible to feel that anybody we meet, in whatever circumstances, is a brother or sister. No matter how new the face or how different the dress and behavior, there is no significant division between us and other people.
Their wordsI believe that at every level of society - familial, tribal, national and international - the key to a happier and more successful world is the growth of compassion. We do not need to become religious, nor do we need to believe in an ideology. All that is necessary is for each of us to develop our good human qualities.
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