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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA
Paramahansa Yogananda on honesty
Paramahansa Yogananda97 quotes“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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