Thich Nhat Hanh Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Thich Nhat Hanh quotes, Thich Nhat Hanh sayings, and Thich Nhat Hanh proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today. Thich Nhat Hanh
My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand. Thich Nhat Hanh
To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don't need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself. Thich Nhat Hanh
People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar. Thich Nhat Hanh
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. Thich Nhat Hanh
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. Thich Nhat Hanh
Water flows from high in the mountains, Water runs deep in the Earth, Miraculously, water comes to us, And sustains all life. Thich Nhat Hanh
Seek peace. When you have peace within, real peace with others will be possible. Thich Nhat Hanh
Real peace is not in power, money, or weapons, but in deep inner peace. Thich Nhat Hanh
Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful. Thich Nhat Hanh
Nothing is more precious than being in the present moment. Fully alive, fully aware. Thich Nhat Hanh
I promise myself that I will enjoy every minute of the day that is given me to live. Thich Nhat Hanh
If you understand, and you show that you understand, you can love, and the situation will change. Thich Nhat Hanh
Meditation can help us embrace our worries, our fear, our anger; and that is very healing. We let our own natural capacity of healing do the work. Thich Nhat Hanh
We need to be aware of the suffering, but retain our clarity, calmness and strength so we can help transform the situation. Thich Nhat Hanh
Enlightenment is always there. Small enlightenment will bring great enlightenment. If you breathe in and are aware that you are alive - that you can touch the miracle of being alive - then that is a kind of enlightenment. Thich Nhat Hanh
There is no enlightenment outside of daily life. Thich Nhat Hanh
We need enlightenment, not just individually but collectively, to save the planet. We need to awaken ourselves. We need to practice mindfulness if we want to have a future, if we want to save ourselves and the planet. Thich Nhat Hanh
If you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your presence. Thich Nhat Hanh
To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don't need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself. Thich Nhat Hanh
We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness. Thich Nhat Hanh
Seek peace. When you have peace within, real peace with others will be possible. Thich Nhat Hanh
Letting go gives us freedom and freedom is the only condition for happiness. Thich Nhat Hanh
People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar. Thich Nhat Hanh
The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions. Thich Nhat Hanh
We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize. Thich Nhat Hanh
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. Thich Nhat Hanh
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. Thich Nhat Hanh
Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful. Thich Nhat Hanh
Every morning, when we walk up, we have twenty-four brand new hours to live. What a precious gift! We have the capacity to live in a way that these twenty-four hours will bring peace, joy and happiness to ourselves and others. Thich Nhat Hanh