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More Quotes by Vernon Howard
The world consists of imaginary people, claiming imaginary virtues and suffering from imaginary happiness.
Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn, and you will.
We never get upset over what happens. Never. We get upset because of preconceived ideas as to what we think should happen, what we want to happen. When our preference clashes with the reality, we get hurt. Rid yourself of all preconceived ideas as to what should happen. You are then at peace whatever happens.
A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.
Anger or bitterness toward those who have hurt you will block your path to higher ground. You can have anger toward people or you can have freedom from people, but you can't have both.
No one on earth can hurt you, unless you accept the hurt in your own mind. . . The problem is not other people; it is your reaction.
Be teachable. That is the whole secret.
Our freedom can be measured by the number of things we can walk away from.
Happiness is not the acquisition of anything; it's the understanding of something.
Do not be impatient with your seemingly slow progress. Do not try to run faster than you presently can. If you are studying, reflecting and trying, you are making progress whether you are aware of it or not. A traveler walking the road in the darkness of night is still going forward. Someday, some way, everything will break open, like the natural unfolding of a rosebud.
