Paramahansa Yogananda

“The deeper the self-realization of a man, the more he influences the whole universe by his subtle spiritual vibrations.”

“Possession of material riches, without inner peace, is like dying of thirst while bathing in a lake.”

“Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.”

“The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success.”

“Kindness is the light that dissolves all walls between souls, families, and nations.”

“Change yourself and you have done your part in changing the world.”

“Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.”

“Intuition is the soul's power of knowing God.”

“Read a little. Meditate more. Think of God all the time.”

“The power of unfulfilled desires is the root of all man's slavery.”

“Stillness is the altar of Spirit.”

“Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become.”

“Having lots of money or fame is a mental cancer. The only thing that is lasting is your goodness.”

“There is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of others first.”

“Unceasing change is the law of life. And they who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future.”

“Fearlessness means faith in God: faith in His protection, His justice, His wisdom, His mercy, His love, and His Omnipresence.”

“You must not let your life run in the ordinary way; do something that nobody else has done, something that will dazzle the world.”

“To be angry is to punish yourself for the mistakes of others.”

“Every tomorrow is determined by every today.”

“Seclusion is the price of greatness.”