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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDARealize that enough hidden strength lies within you to overcome all obstacles and temptations. Bring forth that indomitable power and energy.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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Your trials did not come to punish you, but to awaken you – to make you realise that you are a part of Spirit and that just behind the sparks of your life is the Flame of Infinity.
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You must not let your life run in the ordinary way; do something that nobody else has done, something that will dazzle the world. Show that God’s creative principle works in you.
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A saint is a sinner who never gave up.
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The happiness of one’s own heart alone cannot satisfy the soul; one must try to include, as necessary to one’s own happiness, the happiness of others.
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If you possess happiness you possess everything: to be happy is to be in tune with God.
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As a broken microphone cannot broadcast a message, so a restless mind cannot transmit prayers to God
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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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If you permit your thoughts to dwell on evil you yourself will become ugly. Look only for the good in everything so you absorb the quality of beauty.
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The greatest romance is with the Infinite.
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Is a diamond less valuable because it is covered with mud? God sees the changeless beauty of our souls. He knows we are not our mistakes.
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Thinkers do not accept the inevitable; they turn their efforts toward changing it.
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Read a little. Meditate more. Think of God all the time.
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In the spiritual life one becomes just like a little child, without resentment, without attachment, full of life and joy.
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Every tomorrow is determined by every today.
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Be honest with yourself. The world is not honest with you. The world loves hypocrisy. When you are honest with yourself you find the road to inner peace.
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