The ocean of suffering is immense, but if you turn around, you can see the land. The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don’t wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy.

Thich Nhat Hanh

from the book The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation

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