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One year of life is worth more than twenty years of hibernation.

Anthony de Mello

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Anthony de Mello
Age: 55 †
Born: 1931
Born: September 4
Died: 1987
Died: June 2
Philosopher
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Psychologist
Theologian
Writer
Bombay
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I seek the meaning of existence, said the stranger. You are of course assuming, said the Master, that existence has a meaning. Doesn't it? When you experience existence as it is - not as you think it is you will discover that your question has no meaning, said the Master.
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You can will an act of service but you cannot will love.
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Don't ask the world to change....you change first.
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What is the secret of your serenity? Said the master: Wholehearted cooperation with the inevitable.
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When you get rid of your fear of failure, your tensions about succeeding... you can be yourself. Relaxed. You'll no longer be driving with your brakes on.
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Can one talk about the ocean to a frog in a well or about the divine to people who are restricted by their concepts?
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Suffering is given to you that you might open your eyes to the truth.
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Wisdom can be learned. But it cannot be taught.
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The only way to change is by changing your understanding.
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Nothing has changed but my attitude, therefore, everything has changed.
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The spiritual quest is a journey without distance. You travel from where you are right now To where you have always been. From ignorance to recognition.
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