When I see beings of unpleasant character
Oppressed by strong negativity and suffering,
May I hold them dear – for they are rare to find –
As if I have discovered a jewel treasure!

Geshe Langri Thangpa

Eight Verses for Training the Mind

quoted in the book Transforming the Mind


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Further quotes from the book Transforming the Mind:

• Holding all sentient beings dear
• May I offer benefit and joy
• Offering to others the victory
• My precious teacher
• Respectfully holding others as superior
• Strongly confronting afflictions