"Hatred is corrosive of a person's wisdom and conscience; the mentality of enmity can poison a nation's spirit, instigate brutal life and death struggles, destroy a society's tolerance and humanity, and block a nation's progress to freedom and democracy."

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Source : "China's endless literary inquisition" by Liu Xiaobo, www.theguardian.com. February 11, 2010.

Liu Xiaobo

#Wisdom Quotes #Block Quotes #Struggle Quotes

“What I get in rock 'n' roll that I don't get in movies is that connection with people. With music it's instantaneous, and just to watch people light up, it's really amazing. I love that connection.”
“I'm not interested in provoking people, but only in trying to be consoling.”
“A wedding isn't for the bride and groom, it's for the family and friends. The B. and G. are just props, silly stick figures with no more significance than the pink and white candy figures on the top of the cake.”
“Prejudices and preferences exist and will continue to. When you learn how to market yourself, you become less of a victim.”
“I sit on my duff, smoke cigarettes and watch TV. I'm not exactly a poster girl for healthy living.”
“By regarding ourselves with kindness, we begin to dissolve the identity of an isolated, deficient self. This creates the grounds for including others in an unconditionally loving heart.”

Source : Tara Brach (2013). “True Refuge: Finding Peace and Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart”, p.26, Bantam
“People who want the most approval get the least and people who need approval the least get the most.”
“Every reformation must have its victims. You canâ€™t expect the fatted calf to share the enthusiasm of the angels over the prodigalâ€™s return.”

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