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Bitterness Quote by Gautama Buddha

“Kindnessis giving others happiness.Compassionis removing others' bitterness.Joyis freeing others from suffering.” quote by Gautama Buddha
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“Kindnessis giving others happiness.Compassionis removing others' bitterness.Joyis freeing others from suffering.”

Gautama Buddha

About This Quote

Source Sutra: The Dhammapada, 3rd century BCE

Kindness, compassion, and joy alleviate suffering for all.

In simple terms: Kindness, compassion, joy reduce suffering.

Key Takeaway

Practice these virtues daily.

Themes

kindness compassion joy

Mood

calm hopeful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family life
  • community service
  • mental health

Key Concepts

ethics humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you integrate these virtues today?
  • Which virtue feels hardest to practice?
A Different Perspective

Balancing all three can be challenging.

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