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Justice Quote by Yuval Noah Harari

“In the end he came to the realisation that suffering is not caused by ill fortune, by social injustice, or by divine whims. Rather, suffering is caused by the behaviour patterns of one’s own mind. Gautama’s” quote by Yuval Noah Harari
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““In the end he came to the realisation that suffering is not caused by ill fortune, by social injustice, or by divine whims. Rather, suffering is caused by the behaviour patterns of one’s own mind. Gautama’s””

Yuval Noah Harari

About This Quote

Source Book: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, 2014

Suffering stems from our own mental habits, not external forces.

In simple terms: Our mind’s patterns create suffering.

Key Takeaway

Observe and change your mental habits.

Themes

mindfulness psychology responsibility

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • therapy
  • stress management
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

cognitive patterns self‑awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mental patterns cause you pain?
  • How can you reframe suffering?
A Different Perspective

Changing mindset can be difficult without support.

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