Xenophile

"Xenophilia isn't just codified in our metaphysics. Biology suggests that it is rooted in our DNA."     
-Paul Salopek

Love what is different. Let the differences enrich your lives. For our world is constructed not of separations, but from a continuous cultural tapestry woven on a fabric of land and sea, circling the sun in a vast solar system, within a potentially infinite universe. 

 What might you love that you didn't know you could?

 "My country is the world, and my religion is to do good." -Thomas Paine

 "No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion." -Nelson Mandela

 "Strong people stand up for themselves. Stronger people stand up for others."
-Anonymous

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"There is no envy, jealousy, or hatred between the different colors of the rainbow. Because each one exists to make the others more beautiful." 
-Aberjhani

 "Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love." 
-Mother Theresa

 "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear."
-Martin Luther King Jr.
"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love."
-Lao Tzu

"Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity." 
-Pema Chodron
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Comments

  1. Operation AwesomeApril 29, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    The quote that stated that stronger people stand up for others intrigued me because I often find that it's easier to stand up for others rather than yourself. Great message! -Nathaniel from OA

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  2. Srivalli RekhaApril 29, 2020 at 9:40 PM

    Lovely quotes. I used the same word for my post. :)

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  3. Dr Genevive AngelaApril 29, 2020 at 11:30 PM

    Beautiful and inspiring quotes with images:)

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