We do all kinds of things to remain beautiful. Yet, we spend surprisingly little time taking care of what matters most - the way our mind functions.
Matthieu RicardJust be free, and at least you will go through adversity with a stronger mind, and therefore, you'll be less affected, and pain will affect you less.
Matthieu RicardWhen hearing a door creak, the optimist thinks it's opening and the pessimist thinks it's closing.
Matthieu RicardHappiness canโt be reduced to a few agreeable sensations. Rather, it is a way of being and of experiencing the worldโa profound fulfillment that suffuses every moment and endures despite inevitable setbacks.
Matthieu Ricard