Words and thoughts concerning compassionate action that are not put in…

Nhat Hanh
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Words and thoughts concerning compassionate action that are not put into practice are like beautiful flowers that are colorful but have no fragrance. ✨ Thich Nhat Hanh (2003). Creating True Peace: Ending Violence in Yourself, Your Family, Your Community, and the World, p.9, Simon and Schuster
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Words and thoughts concerning compassionate action that are not put into practice are like beautiful flowers that are colorful but have no fragrance. ✨ Thich Nhat Hanh (2003). Creating True Peace: Ending Violence in Yourself, Your Family, Your Community, and the World, p.9, Simon and Schuster

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