# When another person makes you suffer, it is becaus... | Thich Nhat Hanh Quote

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> When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over.

## What This Quote Means

Kindness is a strength, not a weakness — it takes courage to be gentle in a harsh world.

## About Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist, and author who popularized mindfulness in the West.

Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022) was a Buddhist monk exiled for peace activism who became the most influential teacher of mindfulness in the Western world.

## How to Apply This Wisdom

### Random acts

Perform one unexpected act of kindness today.

### Generous listening

Give someone your full, undivided attention.

### Self-compassion

Speak to yourself the way you would speak to someone you love.

## Reflection Questions

- When was the last time a small kindness made a big difference in my life?

- Am I as kind to myself as I am to others?

- What kindness can I offer to someone who might be struggling today?

## More Quotes by Thich Nhat Hanh

> The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.

> Smile, breathe, and go slowly.

> Because you are alive, everything is possible.

> Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness.

> No mud, no lotus.