By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Buddhist practitioner and author Jack Kornfield included this quote in his 1994 book, “Buddha’s Little Instruction Book” — and it was thereafter commonly misattributed to Gautama Buddha himself. One of the tenets of Buddhism is extending compassion to other people, but we also must remember to be compassionate with ourselves. It can be a very different thing to go easy on yourself when something goes wrong. Yet we can’t fully practice compassion until we turn it inward first.
The Funniest Literary One-Liners
17 Empowering Quotes from Female Athletes
17 Quotes To Help You Embrace Imperfection
16 Quotes About the Practice of Not Giving Up
12 Quotes About Making Big Changes Later in Life
13 Motivating Quotes To Help You Accomplish Your Goals
The True Meaning of Beauty, in 14 Quotes
Hilariously Relatable Quotes About Birthdays
Quotes To Help You Mourn and Move Forward From a Relationship
Leonardo da Vinci’s Advice for a Fulfilling Life
12 of the Cheesiest Lines From Hallmark Cards and Movies