A Quote by Sharon Salzberg

Sometimes people don't trust the force of kindness. They think love or compassion or kindness will make you weak and kind of stupid and people will take advantage of you; you won't stand up for other people.

Sharon Salzberg

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Trust Advantage Compassion Don't Trust Force Kind Kindness Love Make Other People Sometimes Stand Stand Up Stupid Take Take Advantage Think Up Weak Will

Quote Author

Sharon Salzberg
American - Author
Born: 1952

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Whitney Wolfe Herd

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Sharon Salzberg

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Jim Rohn

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