Dies Quote by Nhat Hanh
“The Buddha said, 'Nothing can survive without food.' This is a very simple and very deep truth. Love and hate are both living phenomena. If we do not nourish our love, it will die and may turn into hate. If we want love to last, we have to nurture it and give it food every day. Hate is the same; if we don't feed it, it cannot survive.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, Thich Nhat Hanh, 1998
Emotions need care to persist; neglect leads them to fade or transform into opposite feelings.
In simple terms: Love and hate must be nurtured or they die.
Key Takeaway
Feed positive emotions daily.
Themes
emotions
care
growth
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal development
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
attachment
impermanence
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you nurture love?
- What happens when you ignore negative emotions?
A Different Perspective
Neglect can also cause emotional numbness.
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