There are two ways to wash the dishes. One way is to wash them to get them clean. The other way is to wash them in order to wash the dishes.
Nhat HanhIf you establish serenity and happiness inside yourself, you provide the world with a solid base of peace. If you do not give yourself peace, how can you share it with others? If you do not begin your peace work with yourself, where will you go to begin it?
Nhat HanhWhenever anger comes up, take out a mirror and look at yourself. When you are angry, you are not very beautiful.
Nhat HanhWater flows from high in the mountains Water runs deep in the Earth Miraculously, water comes to us, And sustains all life.
Nhat Hanh