A lotus can never grow without mud. We cannot plant a lotus on marble. So just as the mud plays a very vital role in bringing out the lotus, suffering plays a vital role in bringing understanding and compassion. — Thich Nhat Hanh. @thichnhathanhquotecollective #nomudnolotus #thay #understanding #compassion #thaysaid #mindfulness #thichnhathanhquotecollective #thichnhathanh #buddhistquotes #thichnhathanhquotes