He who conquers the mind, conquers the world.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAMeet everybody and every circumstance on the battlefield of life with the courage of a hero and the smile of a conqueror.
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Be kind to others, so that you may learn the secret art of being kind to yourself.
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Through every trial we grow. All suffering we experience has a meaning. Though it seems very cruel, it is like the fire that smelts the iron ore: the steel that emerges from that furnace is beautifully strong, useful for many purposes.
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Truth is not afraid of questions.
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By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.
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The greater the will, the greater the flow of energy.
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When the mind is calm, how quickly, how smoothly, how beautifully you will perceive everything.
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A saint is a sinner who never gave up.
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When you meditate the glory of the Divine shines forth. You realize then that all along there was something tremendous within you and you did not know it.
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The kingdom of God is just behind the darkness of closed eyes, and the first gate that opens to it is your peace.
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Divisions are imaginary lines drawn by small minds.
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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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No one appears on our stage unless the director has placed them there for our benefit.
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You do not have to struggle to reach God, but you do have to struggle to tear away the self-created veil that hides him from you
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Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.
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So long as we believe in our heart of hearts that our capacity is limited and we grow anxious and unhappy, we are lacking in faith. One who truly trusts in God has no right to be anxious about anything.
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