Sophia was asked to speak to the students of a local medical school. “ Sophia, what do we need to be better doctors?” the students asked. “ Doctors, ” Sophia said, “need strong stomachs and strong powers of observation.” Then she opened a canister. The putrid smell quickly moved through the classroom. Sophia stuck a finger in the jar, pulled it up, and then licked it. She passed the jar around encouraging each doctor in training to do the same. Each did, and though many felt nauseas, no one got sick. “ You all have very strong stomachs, ” she said. “But your powers of observation need some work.” “ What do you mean?” they asked. “We did just what you did.” “ There is one difference, ” she replied. “The finger I dipped in the jar was not the finger I licked. David W. Jones
When someone loves you, the way they talk about you is different. You feel safe and comfortable.
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Jess C. Scott
The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection
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Sharon Salzberg
In youth, it was a way I had, To do my best to please. And change, with every passing lad To suit his theories. But now I know the things I know And do the things I do, And if you do not like me...
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Dorothy Parker
You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and...
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Sharon Salzberg
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