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"The most clear-sided view of the darkest possible situation is itself an act of optimism."

"Feeling like, life has been so unfair to me, but what can I say except, 'I'm still here.' So I'm determined to make the best out of it, take every opportunity as a blessing, and live the rest of my life to the fullest."

"Act as though everything will be perfectly fine - because it will. Life has you and it's not letting you go."

"See people in the light of their potentials, not their problems."

"Laugh and make the best of every situation. Understand that life is not perfect."

"But before looking to the future, let's glance back at the road we've traveled these past two years because that is the source of much of the optimism we are all feeling about the future."
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"From the scientific view, the theory of karma may be a metaphysical assumption -- but it is no more so than the assumption that all of life is material and originated out of pure chance."

"A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you."

"Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger. Instead of getting angry nurture a deep caring and respect for troublemakers because by creating such trying circumstances they provide us with invaluable opportunities to practice tolerance and patience."

"The creatures that inhabit this earth--be they human beings or animals--are here to contribute, each in its own particular way, to the beauty and prosperity of the world."

"If there is no solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it."

"Violence can only breed more violence and suffering. Our struggle must remain non-violent and free of hatred."

"Whether you believe in God or not does not matter so much, whether you believe in Buddha or not does not matter so much; as a Buddhist, whether you believe in reincarnation or not does not matter so much. You must lead a good life. And a good life does not mean just good food, good clothes, good shelter. These are not sufficient. A good motivation is what is needed: compassion, without dogmatism, without complicated philosophy; just understanding that others are human brothers and sisters and respecting their rights and human dignity."

"The more honest you are, the more open, the less fear you will have, because there's no anxiety about being exposed or revealed to others."

"Meanwhile, spring came, and with it the outpourings of Nature. The hills were soon splashed with wild flowers; the grass became an altogether new and richer shade of green; and the air became scented with fresh and surprising smells -- of jasmine, honeysuckle, and lavender."
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