#passion
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Speed is not just about the bike; it’s about the rider's spirit.
Some of the greatest acts of kindness and compassion are motivated by the most selfish of reasons.
The question isn't, 'What do I want?' but 'What would excite me?'
From The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
Your passions can coexist without conflict.
From The Multi-Hyphen Life by Emma Gannon
In the end, the Quran is a book of love, not a book of punishment.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
Love is the greatest gift of all.
From The Cloud of Unknowing by Anonymous
Compassion is the currency of the hospital.
Creativity is not a choice. It’s a calling.
The work we do at the end of life is a gift.
Caring for the dead is a way of caring for the living.
Understanding different religions can foster empathy and compassion.
From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
From Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull
Passion is not the same as enthusiasm.
The function of freedom is to free someone else.
The only thing that truly matters is how we treat each other.
Our passional nature not only lawfully may, but must, decide an option between propositions, whenever it is genuinely impossible for our intellect to find any more reason for choosing one over the other.
Self-compassion is essential for dealing with burnout.
We can choose to focus on what ignites us.
From Choose Wonder Over Worry by Amber Rae
When we fail, we are not failures. We are simply humans who are trying.
From Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Mushroom hunting is not just a pastime; it's a way of life that fosters respect for nature.
Compassion is the heart of the path.
Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.
There’s a sense of community among those who share the passion for mushrooms.
To understand everything is to forgive everything.
From The Dhammapada by Eknath Easwaran
Embrace the chaos of your passions; they are what make you whole.
From The Multi-Hyphen Life by Emma Gannon
Many religious traditions have sought to transcend violence and promote compassion.
Smith’s passion for his work was infectious, inspiring others to look closer at their own environments.
If you light a lamp for someone else, it will also brighten your path.
From The Dhammapada by Eknath Easwaran
Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing.
From The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant
Healing is a journey that requires patience, self-compassion, and understanding.
Compassion is a verb. It is not a noun.
Embracing my flaws has made me stronger.
From More Myself by Alicia Keys
Compassion is the basis of morality.
Precision is not merely a skill; it is an art form that requires dedication and passion.
Suffering is not a competition, but a shared human condition.
From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
Comparison is the thief of joy.
From Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
There's a thrill in the hunt, a rush in the chase.
From The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean
Man is a useless passion.
The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes.
He was a man driven by an insatiable curiosity.
Specific knowledge is found by pursuing your genuine curiosity and passion rather than whatever is hot right now.
From How to Get Rich by Naval Ravikant
And your Lord is the Forgiving, the Merciful.
Self-compassion is crucial for recovery from burnout.
It is through our connectedness with others that we find our own happiness.
Passion fuels the fire of purpose.
From Finding Ultra by Rich Roll
To run fast, you must first learn to run with your heart.
From The Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb
Those who are the most successful are those who are doing what they love.
From Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Kindness is free; sprinkle it everywhere.
From Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness.
Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals.
From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
By practicing compassion, we can transcend our own suffering.
From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
From What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey
Emotional proximity allows for deeper understanding and compassion.
In music the passions enjoy themselves.
You can never go wrong if you are doing what you believe in.
From The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
In the end, every cancer patient’s story is the story of a human being.
O mankind, fear your Lord, who created you from one soul.
Compassion is not merely a feeling; it is a practice that transforms our interactions.
Jesus preached a message of love, compassion, and social justice.
Great leaders communicate their vision with clarity and passion.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
To be a great runner, you have to love running, and the Kenyans have that love.
Compassion was the central teaching of all the great religious traditions.
Life is too short to be a boring entrepreneur.
From The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau
Compassion is the ultimate virtue that all religions advocate.
From The World's Religions by Huston Smith
Compassion is a key aspect of Buddhism.
From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright
Let the beauty we love be what we do.
From The Essential Rumi by Jalal al-Din Rumi
Humboldt's passion for nature was matched only by his thirst for knowledge.
Choose kindness, even when it's hard.
From The Myth of the Nice Girl by Fran Hauser
The most successful entrepreneurs are those who are able to turn their passions into income.
From The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau
And do not kill your children for fear of poverty. We provide for them and for you.
Your goal should be to make your passion your profession.
The only time I feel alive is when I’m playing.
From Open by Andre Agassi
In the end, only kindness matters.
From The Dhammapada by Eknath Easwaran
Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.
From The Essential Rumi by Jalal al-Din Rumi
The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can cause ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the humility to look at ourselves honestly and gently.
From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.
From Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.
From The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau
Be passionate about what you do and the results will follow.
From Win Forever by Pete Carroll
Engineering is not just a profession; it’s an art that requires passion.
And whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely.
We can’t practice compassion with other people if we can’t treat ourselves kindly.
From Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
If you’re in trouble or hurt or need—go to the poor people. They’re the only ones that’ll help—the only ones.
From The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
Life begins anew when we embrace our passions.
Self-compassion is essential for healing and growth.
In the garden of life, we cultivate our passions.
Passion fuels the ride, but perseverance gets you to the finish line.
From Draft Animals by Phil Gaimon
Compassion and justice are central to many religious traditions.
From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero
Passion is not just a feeling. It’s a commitment.
You have to be a little bit crazy to do this.
From Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
Compassion is the foundation of all spiritual practice.
The quest for the Lost City consumed him, body and soul.
Desire is the greatest of all passions.
Compassion is a verb.
The only courage you ever need is the courage to follow your heart.
From What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey
Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals.
Self-compassion is the foundation of self-care.
The most powerful force in the world is a good idea in the hands of a passionate team.
From Loonshots by Safi Bahcall
Human beings have an innate capacity for both violence and compassion.
You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world.
From The Path Made Clear by Oprah Winfrey