We do not have a fear of the unknown. What we fear is giving up the known.

- Anthony De Mello

These things will destroy the human race: politics without principle, progress without compassion, wealth without work, learning without silence, rel…

- Anthony De Mello

"Why is everyone here so happy except me?" "Because they have learned to see goodness and beauty everywhere," said the Master. "Why don't I see goodn…

- Anthony De Mello

Most people tell you they want to get out of kindergarten, but don't believe them. Don't believe them! All they want you to do is to mend their broke…

- Anthony De Mello

Before enlightenment, I used to be depressed; after enlightenment, I continue to be depressed.

- Anthony De Mello

What you are aware of you are in control of; what you are not aware of is in control of you.

- Anthony De Mello

If you look carefully you will see that there is one thing and only one thing that causes unhappiness. The name of that thing is attachment. What is …

- Anthony De Mello

Both what you run from- and what you yearn for - are within you.

- Anthony De Mello

Live your life as you see fit. That's not selfish. Selfish is to demand that others live their lives as you see fit.

- Anthony De Mello