Searching for happiness prevents us from ever finding it.
In order to have compassion for others, we have to have compassion for ourselves.
The more neurosis the more wisdom.
The root of suffering is resisting the certainty that no matter what the circumstances, uncertainty is all we truly have.
This genuine heart of sadness can teach us great compassion. It can humble us when we're arrogant and soften us when we are unkind.
Compassion starts with making friends with ourselves.