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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAA smooth life is not a victorious life.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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Seclusion is the price of greatness.
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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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When the mind is strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
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Those persons who have perceptive eyes enjoy beauty everywhere.
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Meet 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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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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Never count your faults. Just see that your love for God is deeply sincere. For God doesn’t mind your imperfections: He minds your indifference.
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If you are in a dark room, don’t beat at the darkness with a stick, but rather try to turn on the light
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I relax and cast aside all mental burdens, allowing God to express through me His perfect love, peace, and wisdom.
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Change your life by changing your thoughts.
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When you learn to get along with yourself, you will know how to get along with everybody.
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I don’t want people to think that they can attain realization simply by listening to others or by reading books. They must practice what they read and hear.
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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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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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The time will come when mankind will begin to get away from the consciousness of needing so many material things. More security and peace will be found in the simple life.
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