May all that have life be delivered from suffering.

Both formerly and now, it is only suffering that I describe, and the cessation of suffering.

“The root of suffering is attachment.”

Attachment leads to suffering.

The root of suffering is attachment.

Suffering is a gift; in its hidden mercy.

As my sufferings mounted I soon realized that there were two ways in which I could respond to my situation — either to react with bitterness or seek to transform the suffering into a creative force. I decided to follow the latter course.

This is the reason why mothers are more devoted to their children than fathers: it is that they suffer more in giving them birth and are more certain that they are their own.

"Of what worth are convictions that bring not suffering?"

A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.

Violence can only breed more violence and suffering. Our struggle must remain non-violent and free of hatred.

Every single being, even those who are hostile to us, is just as afraid of suffering as we are, and seeks happiness in the same way we do. Every person has the same right as we do to be happy and not to suffer. So let's take care of others wholeheartedly, of both our friends and our enemies. This is the basis for true compassion.

Compassion is the wish for another being to be free from suffering; love is wanting them to have happiness.

I see myself in all the people in the world who are suffering and who are very badly treated and who are often made to feel that they have no place on this Earth.

I have a collective sense of suffering.

Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.