Thich Nhat Hanh

To think in terms of either pessimism or optimism oversimplifies the truth. The problem is to see reality as it is.

Thich Nhat Hanh

True love always brings joy to ourself and the one we love. If our love does not bring joy to both of us, it is not true love.

Thich Nhat Hanh

We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.

Thich Nhat Hanh

We want to treasure every moment of life; we want to treasure every minute. We don’t want time to go quickly, because time is life.

Thich Nhat Hanh

We will be more successful in all our endeavors if we can let go of the habit of running all the time, and take little pauses to relax and re-center ourselves. And we’ll also have a lot more joy in living.

Thich Nhat Hanh

When we are present, life is also present.

Thich Nhat Hanh

When we can free ourselves from the idea of separateness, we have compassion, we have understanding, and we have the energy we need to help.

Thich Nhat Hanh

Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again.

Thich Nhat Hanh

Without real communication, happiness can’t exist.

Thich Nhat Hanh

It’s wonderful to be alive and to walk on earth.

Thich Nhat Hanh