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Feelings Quote by Henepola Gunaratana

“comparisons, if any, lead to feelings of kinship rather than of estrangement. Breathing” quote by Henepola Gunaratana
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““comparisons, if any, lead to feelings of kinship rather than of estrangement. Breathing””

Henepola Gunaratana

About This Quote

Source Book: Mindfulness in Plain English, 2011

Seeing others as similar reduces alienation and fosters connection, rather than feeling separate.

In simple terms: Seeing similarity builds kinship.

Key Takeaway

Notice common humanity.

Themes

compassion connection mindfulness

Mood

calm reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • teamwork
  • community building
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology social perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing similarity affect relationships?
  • When might it be harmful to assume kinship?
A Different Perspective

May overlook genuine differences.

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