By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAHaving lots of money while not having inner peace is like dying of thirst while bathing in the ocean.
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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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No one appears on our stage unless the director has placed them there for our benefit.
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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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Truth is not afraid of questions.
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Success is hastened or delayed by one’s habits. It is not your passing inspirations or brilliant ideas so much as your everyday mental habits that control your life.
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Through the portals of silence the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.
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A smooth life is not a victorious life.
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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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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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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.
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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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It is spiritual poverty, not material lack, that lies at the core of all human suffering.
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Realize that enough hidden strength lies within you to overcome all obstacles and temptations. Bring forth that indomitable power and energy.
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The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success.
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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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