Enlightened Quotes · Page 14

No self-effort in the direction of enlightenment is ever wasted. Even if you don't become fully enlightened in a given lifetime, you…

— Frederick Lenz

“On what basis did the vitrags (the enlightened ones) see the world as flawless? On the basis that everyone is dependent on…

— Dada Bhagwan

When it's cold, water freezes into ice; when it's warm, ice melts into water. Similarly, when you are confused, essence freezes into…

— Muso Soseki

Simply because you can perform feats of power does not mean you are, in the classical sense, fully enlightened. It means that…

— Frederick Lenz

The teaching that we receive is not necessarily very accurate. The value systems that our cultures have developed are not every open.…

— Frederick Lenz

“When one accepts all viewpoints, that is known as the religion of the absolutely Enlightened Ones (Vitaraag dharma).”

— Dada Bhagwan

Yes I say that I am enlightened. What does that mean? It means I live in a condition of light...There really is…

— Frederick Lenz

He that fancies himself very enlightened, because he sees the deficiencies of others, may be very ignorant, because he has not studied…

— Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton

All men seek to be enlightened. Religion is but the most ancient and honorable way in which men have striven to make…

— Frank Herbert

There are some who maintain that trade will regulate itself, and it is not to be benefited by the encouragements or restraints…

— Alexander Hamilton

Neither an enlightened philosophy, nor all the political wisdom of Rome, nor even the faith and virtue of the Christians availed against…

— Lord Acton

An enlightened person is the richest person possible, but his richness comes from surrender, not from fight. He does not... he has…

— Rajneesh

Yoga means we accept responsibility for the tasks in our life, and we know that being a king, being an enlightened teacher,…

— Frederick Lenz

A lot of people, after seeking a bit, have some experience, and sometimes will believe they're enlightened. One has to be careful…

— Robert Thurman

To deal with someone from other infinites is problematic at times, to deal with a true master of all the realms of…

— Frederick Lenz

Enlightened social engineering is required to face situations that demand global action now. Education is a long-term solution. Parents and the general…

— John Goodlad

The difference between you, if you consider yourself not enlightened, and an enlightened master is not that the enlightened master has more…

— Eckhart Tolle

There are many diamonds in the world and if you lose your favorite, you can work hard, earn a lot of money…

— Brad Warner

“The world believes ‘asakti’ [infatuation, attraction of atoms] to be love and (then) become confused. Woman has some work from men and…

— Dada Bhagwan

Do not expect to be hailed as a hero when you make your great discovery. More likely you will be a ratbag-maybe…

— Samuel Warren Carey

Awakening is not a state but a process: an ethical way of life and commitment that enables human flourishing. As such, it…

— Stephen Batchelor

Further, if Spirit has any meaning at all, then it must be eternal, or without beginning or end. If Spirit had a…

— Ken Wilber

My dog doesn't worry about the meaning of life. She may worry if she doesn't get her breakfast, but she doesn't sit…

— Joko Beck

All left-wing parties in the highly industrialized countries are at bottom a sham, because they make it their business to fight against…

— George Orwell

By keeping the Commandments the soul is purified and the mind too is enlightened, and starts to function as nature intended it…

— Dorotheus of Gaza

May we be enlightened by a ray of the light that comes from Bethlehem, the light of He who is 'The Greatest'…

— Pope Benedict XVI

“be enlightened, and they will understand what the hope of your calling is. I believe your word, and I know that you…

— Rali Macaulay

An enlightened teacher is able to put a tremendous amount of power through a person who seeks knowledge and escalates the evolution…

— Frederick Lenz

Sexuality is one of the ways that we become enlightened, actually, because it leads us to self-knowledge.

— Alice Walker

With an open mind, seek and listen to all the highest ideals. Consider the most enlightened thoughts. Then choose your path, person…

— Zoroaster

“People used to ask me if I was enlightened, and I would say, “I don’t know anything about that. I’m just someone…

— Byron Katie

Most enlightened men now recognize that General Jackson is not fitted to fill the office of President; his limited experience of anything…

— Jared Sparks

Advanced Teachers always forgive. It is inevitable that anyone who seek knowledge and power will make many mistakes.

— Frederick Lenz

It is important to monitor your mind constantly. This is particularly important if you are studying with an enlightened teacher, because you…

— Frederick Lenz

S.I.N.G.L.E Strong, Independent, Noticeable, Generous, Loving, Enlightened, S.I.N.G.L.E Strong, Independent, Noticeable, Generous, loving, Enlightened,

— Emily Thomas-webb

The idea of restraining the legislative authority, in the means of providing for the national defense, is one of those refinements which…

— Alexander Hamilton

“Civility (sabhyata,) is the sign of one with the right belief (enlightened view, samkit) and etiquette is the sign of one with…

— Dada Bhagwan

“When the people are not enlightened enough to exercise intelligent control, you take it from them, not to command their lives, but…

— R.J. Lawrence

The most noble of all pursuits is to be enlightened, to know truth, to have knowledge and yet be beyond even truth…

— Frederick Lenz

Human beings have illusions. The enlightened don't have illusions. They see things as they are, and in that seeing, they see ecstasy…

— Frederick Lenz