Thich Nhat Hanh

“To be is to inter-be.”

“To be born and grow is itself the great miracle.”

“You cannot be alone. You inter-are with everything else.”

“Compassion is a verb.”

“Smile. The smile is the most basic kind of meditation. The smile is yoga.”

“When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens.”

“Forgiveness is the practice of looking deeply.”

“Every action of body, speech, and mind that nourishes peace is a sacred act.”

“Hope is what holds us together when we are about to fall apart.”

“The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don't wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy.”

“There is a beautiful river inside us all. We can stop and listen to it whenever we want.”

“Each footstep is the print of peace.”

“To give birth to mindfulness in our heart is the most important thing.”

“Each of us is a flower in the garden of humanity.”

“To smile is to bring joy to ourselves and to those around us.”

“Take the time to put your hand on your belly and breathe.”

“Peace begins with each step.”

“Right view is to be without views — to be without the views that bind us.”

“Your body is your most precious instrument. Take care of it as you take care of a temple.”