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Being present1 quote
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. — Gautama Buddha · 511 BCCriticism1 quote
If you find a man who points out faults and who reproves, follow such a wise person as you would a guide to hidden treasure. — Gautama Buddha · 520 BCOpenness to criticism1 quote
If you find a man who points out faults and who reproves, follow such a wise person as you would a guide to hidden treasure. — Gautama Buddha · 520 BCSelf-improvement1 quote
If you find a man who points out faults and who reproves, follow such a wise person as you would a guide to hidden treasure. — Gautama Buddha · 520 BCSuffering1 quote
Birth is suffering, aging is suffering, illness is suffering, death is suffering. — Gautama Buddha · 510 BCThe human condition1 quote
Birth is suffering, aging is suffering, illness is suffering, death is suffering. — Gautama Buddha · 510 BCThe present1 quote
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. — Gautama Buddha · 511 BC