When we come to know who we truly are, we will see ourselves in all people.
Interpretation
Understanding our true selves helps us recognize our shared humanity.
This quote suggests that self-awareness and understanding one's true identity enable a deeper connection with others. When we realize our own essence, we can empathize and see reflections of ourselves in every individual, fostering a sense of unity and compassion across humanity.
In practice
In a workshop about personal growth, this quote can inspire participants to explore their identities.
Society is made up of individuals. The thoughts and actions of each individual influence the culture of that society. Instead of waiting for others to improve, we should try to improve ourselves. Once our attitude has changed, we will be able to perceive goodness throughout world. If there is a positive change in us, it will also be reflected in others. It is only what we give that we can hope to get back.
The first step in spiritual life is to have compassion. A person who is kind and loving never needs to go searching for God. God rushes toward any heart that beats with compassion-it is God's favorite place.
We have nothing to lose by trusting the infinite power of the Self, except the bondage of our own ignorance.
A musk deer searches for the source of the fragrance of musk, but it won't find it because the fragrance comes from within itself. Bliss is not to be found outside of us; it exists within us.
All good things are cheap: all bad are very dear.
We who live in quiet places have the opportunity to become acquainted with ourselves, to think our own thoughts and live our own lives in a way that is not possible for those keeping up with the crowd.
Our DNA is as a consumer company - for that individual customer who's voting thumbs up or thumbs down. That's who we think about. And we think that our job is to take responsibility for the complete user experience. And if it's not up to par, it's our fault, plain and simply.
Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.
A hallucination is a fact, not an error; what is erroneous is a judgment based upon it.
The time to guard against corruption and tyranny is before they shall have gotten hold of us. It is better to keep the wolf out of the fold, than to trust to drawing his teeth and talons after he shall have entered.
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