Those who are unconquered in spirit are the real successes in life. If you can so train or condition your mind that you are content regardless of what you have or do not have, and if you can stand the challenge of all your trials and remain calm-that is true happiness.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAA saint is a sinner who never gave up.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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Having lots of money while not having inner peace is like dying of thirst while bathing in the ocean.
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The sun shines equally on diamond and charcoal, but the former has developed qualities that enable it to reflect the sunlight brilliantly, while the latter is unable to reflect the sunlight. Emulate the diamond in your dealings with people. Brightly reflect the light of God’s love.
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Love cannot be had for the asking; it comes only as a gift from the heart of another.
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Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.
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People are running, running, but there is no place in the world to which they can flee to escape themselves. Ultimately, each one must face himself.
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If you have a strong mind and plant in it a firm resolve, you can change your destiny.
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Truth is not afraid of questions.
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Do your best and then relax. Let things go on in a natural way, rather than force them.
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He who conquers the mind, conquers the world.
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Be careful what you choose to do consciously, for unless your will is very strong, that is what you may have to do repeatedly and compulsively through the habit-influencing power of the subconscious mind.
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Through the portals of silence the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.
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Making others happy, through kindness of speech and sincerity of right advice, is a sign of true greatness. To hurt another soul by sarcastic words, looks, or suggestions, is despicable.
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A smooth life is not a victorious life.
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Change yourself and you have done your part in changing the world.
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Truths are not truths to you unless you realize them within yourself. Without realization, they are just ideas. For spiritual perception, spiritual consciousness, lies not in vague theological ideas, but in the acquisition of Self-realization.
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