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Play your part in life, but never forget it is only a role.
Paramahansa Yogananda
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Paramahansa Yogananda
Age: 59 †
Born: 1893
Born: January 5
Died: 1952
Died: March 7
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Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.
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The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. . . Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each moment.
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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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Fearlessness means faith in God: faith in his protection, His justice, His wisdom, His mercy, His love, and His Omnipresence... To be fit for Self-realization man must be fearless.
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An artist doesn't really create anything - he just rearranges what is already there.
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Be kind to others, so that you may learn the secret art of being kind to yourself.
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People are so skillful in their ignorance!
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Love is the Song of the Soul singing to God.
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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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By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.
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Do your best and then relax.
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