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Reducing suffering3 quotes
The prudent man aspires not to pleasure, but to the absence of pain. — Aristotle · 322 BCThe Noble Truth of the Path leading to the Cessation of suffering is this: It is simply the Noble Eightfold Path, namely right view; right thought; right speech; right action; right livelihood; right effort; right mindfulness; right concentration. — Pali Tipitaka · 100 BCBecause violence can only breed more violence and suffering, our struggle must remain nonviolent and free of hatred. We are trying to end the suffering of our people, not to inflict suffering on others. — Dalai Lama · 1989Suffering2 quotes
The prudent man aspires not to pleasure, but to the absence of pain. — Aristotle · 322 BCThe Noble Truth of the Path leading to the Cessation of suffering is this: It is simply the Noble Eightfold Path, namely right view; right thought; right speech; right action; right livelihood; right effort; right mindfulness; right concentration. — Pali Tipitaka · 100 BCCycle of violence1 quote
Because violence can only breed more violence and suffering, our struggle must remain nonviolent and free of hatred. We are trying to end the suffering of our people, not to inflict suffering on others. — Dalai Lama · 1989Hedonism1 quote
The prudent man aspires not to pleasure, but to the absence of pain. — Aristotle · 322 BCPurpose of life1 quote
The prudent man aspires not to pleasure, but to the absence of pain. — Aristotle · 322 BC