Paramahansa Yogananda

“In the hearts of all men there is a natural desire for God, just as there is in all plants a natural inclination toward the sun.”

“Never count your faults. Just see that your love for God is deeply sincere. For God does not mind your imperfections; He minds your indifference.”

“The body is just a vehicle for the soul's journey on earth.”

“A master bestows the divine experience of cosmic consciousness when his disciple, by meditation, has made himself ready.”

“Smiling away your troubles requires a clear conscience that allows no fear.”

“The divine plan was that man should be governed by his soul, not his senses.”

“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.”

“Seeds of past karma cannot germinate if they are roasted in the fires of divine wisdom.”

“Attachment is blinding; it lends an imaginary halo of attractiveness to the object of desire.”

“Your part is to awaken your desire to accomplish your worthy objectives. Then whip your will into activity until it follows the trail of your desire.”

“To see the universal and all-pervading Spirit of Truth face to face, one must be able to love the meanest of creation as oneself.”

“You are immortal and can never die. Your mortal body is like a coat you put on and take off.”

“Be comfortable within your purse. Extravagance will make you always uncomfortable.”

“Aversion to the unpleasant and desire for the pleasant are two of the greatest chains by which we are bound to delusion.”

“Always remember that you belong to no one, and no one belongs to you. Reflect that someday you will suddenly have to leave everything in this world.”

“Millions of people have failed to live their dream because they had no clear-cut plan to follow.”

“This life is a master novel, written by God, and man would go crazy if he tried to understand it by reason alone.”

“Remain always in the silence of peace, and you will never have any problems.”

“The minutes are more important than the years. If you fill the minutes of your life with thoughts of God, you will find the years will take care of themselves.”