Paramahansa Yogananda

Bring into play the almighty power within you, so that on the stage of life you can fulfill your high destined role.

The more you meditate, the more helpful you can be to others, and the more deeply you will be in tune with God.

Many people excuse their own faults but judge other persons harshly. We should reverse this attitude by excusing others' shortcomings and by harshly examining our own.

Smiling away your troubles requires a clear conscience that harbors no insincerity.

Today I forgive all those who have ever offended me. I give my love to all thirsty hearts, both to those who love me and to those who do not love me.

Having lots of money while not having inner peace is like dying of thirst while bathing in the ocean.

Be afraid of nothing. Hating none, giving love to all, feeling the love of God, seeing His presence in everyone, and having but one desire - for His constant presence in the temple of your consciousness - that is the way to live in this world.

The true basis of religion is not belief, but intuitive experience. Intuition is the soul’s power of knowing God. To know what religion is really all about, one must know God.

Every tomorrow is determined by every today.

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

So long as we believe in our heart of hearts that our capacity is limited and we grow anxious and unhappy, we are lacking in faith. One who truly trusts in God has no right to be anxious about anything.