Physical comforts cannot subdue mental suffering, and if we look closely, we can see that those who have many possessions are not necessarily happy. In fact, being wealthy often brings even more anxiety.

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"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."

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"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."

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"Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day."

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"Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions."

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"Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day."

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"She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within."

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"We should never judge someone based on their appearance."

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"Beauty and ugliness are merely subjective labels. What matters is who we are inside."

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"When we see beyond appearances, we discover the true essence of a person."

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"Worry is a misuse of imagination."

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