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Undoubtedly, even for enlightened men, however determined they may be, it is very difficult to go against the system. The question posed today is what must we do to prevent ourselves from being taken over by the system? Engaging in political or economic conflict does not seem to be the answer.

— Thích Nhất Hạnh Zen Keys (1994)

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Your true home is in the here and the now. It is not limited by time, space, nationality, or race.

If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it.

You are a miracle, and everything you touch could be a miracle.

Children understand very well that in each woman, in each man, in each child, there is capacity of waking up, of understanding, and of loving.

Being Peace (2005)

It's wonderful to be alive and to walk on earth.

Talk at Stonehill College (2002)

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