Undisturbed calmness of mind is attained by cultivating friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and indifference toward the wicked.

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"The obstacles that distract thought are disease, apathy, doubt, carelessness, indolence, dissipation, false vision, failure to attain a firm basis in yoga, and restlessness."

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"A mind free from all disturbances is yoga."

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"The purpose of yoga is to stop the misery before it comes."

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"Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind."

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"Beauty is a gentle and loving heart."

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"There is no greater beauty than kindness and compassion."

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"Selflessness is the most beautiful trait one can possess."

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"A kind heart can bring light to the darkest of places."

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"In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us."

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