Unpleasant Quotes

We cannot learn real patience and tolerance from a guru or a friend. They can be practiced only when we come in contact with someone who creates unpleasant experiences. According to Shantideva, enemies are really good for us as we can learn a lot from them and build our inner strength.

Dalai Lama

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No taxes can be devised which are not more or less inconvenient and unpleasant.

George Washington

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It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.

Nelson Mandela

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