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.

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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.

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A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.

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You can not escape a prison if you do not know you're in one.

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Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn, and you will.

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The reason why most people are frustrated is because a lie cannot be turned into a truth.

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Whenever encountering a troublesome person, do not identify him as being cruel or stupid or rude or anything else like that. Instead, see him as a frightened person.

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Run forward when possible, walk ahead when you can, stagger onward when you must, but never cease your forward movement.

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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.

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Be teachable. That is the whole secret.

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