If circumstances are bad and you have to bear them, do not make them a part of yourself.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAHe who conquers the mind, conquers the world.
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Whenever you want to produce something, do not depend upon the outside source: go deep and seek the Infinite Source.
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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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It is spiritual poverty, not material lack, that lies at the core of all human suffering.
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Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.
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No one appears on our stage unless the director has placed them there for our benefit.
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Proper visualization by the exercise of concentration and willpower enables us to materialize thoughts, not only as dreams or visions in the mental realm, but also as experiences in the material realm.
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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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If you possess happiness you possess everything: to be happy is to be in tune with God.
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The greater the will, the greater the flow of energy.
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Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become.
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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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Freedom means the power to act by soul guidance, not by the compulsions of desires and habits. Obeying the ego leads to bondage; obeying the soul brings liberation.
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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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A saint is a sinner who never gave up.
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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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