We cannot overcome anger and hatred simply by suppressing them. We nee…

Dalai Lama
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We cannot overcome anger and hatred simply by suppressing them. We need to actively cultivate the antidotes: patience and tolerance. ✨ Dalai Lama (2009). The Art of Happiness, 10th Anniversary Edition: A Handbook for Living, p.171, Penguin
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