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> [“The older you get the more you realize that just because someone has an important job doesn't necessarily mean that they do it responsibly, or are even good at it. There are many 'D' students running around with high social…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/the-older-you-get-the-more-you-realize-that-just-because-someone-has/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

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> [“When you become complacent with someone lying, whether it is a close friend, the media, or your government, then you have essentially given them permission to continue to do so and most often at your expense.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/when-you-become-complacent-with-someone-lying-whether-it-is-a-close/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

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## More by Gary Hopkins

> [“When traversing the vast sea of loneliness, Oneness is the only true safe harbor.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/when-traversing-the-vast-sea-of-loneliness-oneness-is-the-only-true/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

> [“There are many professions that require individuals, on an ongoing basis, to pass drug tests, physicals and psychological evaluations in order to keep their…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/there-are-many-professions-that-require-individuals-on-an-ongoing/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

> [“Never allow your ego to diminish your ability to listen.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/never-allow-your-ego-to-diminish-your-ability-to-listen/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

> [“Never allow dogmatic interpretations of Karma to keep you from defending what is right or just. You must accept the reality that on occasion,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/never-allow-dogmatic-interpretations-of-karma-to-keep-you-from/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

> [“Whoever came up with the term “Funny Bone” must have been a masochist, because hitting it is not funny at all…”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/whoever-came-up-with-the-term-funny-bone-must-have-been-a-masochist/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

> [“Angry obsessive thoughts about another weaken your state of mind and well being. If you must have revenge, then take it by choosing to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/angry-obsessive-thoughts-about-another-weaken-your-state-of-mind-and/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

> [“The very way that you think is a crucial component to your overall health and well being. Living towards the negative will only foster…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/the-very-way-that-you-think-is-a-crucial-component-to-your-overall/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

> [“To be whole simply requires paying attention to oneself”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/to-be-whole-simply-requires-paying-attention-to-oneself/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

> [“Integrity is never given. It is a quality that can only be proven over time.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/integrity-is-never-given-it-is-a-quality-that-can-only-be-proven-over/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

> [“Just like in the eye of the storm there is always comfort within the chaos. Becoming aware of this however, is your responsibility.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/just-like-in-the-eye-of-the-storm-there-is-always-comfort-within-the/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

> [“A compulsive external search only leads us to the interpretation of another’s path. True identity and sustained harmony can only be achieved by turning…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/a-compulsive-external-search-only-leads-us-to-the-interpretation-of/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

> [“Enlightenment begins by getting acquainted with your inner voice or your higher self. The dialogue experienced in this process leads to a more comfortable,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/enlightenment-begins-by-getting-acquainted-with-your-inner-voice-or/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

> [“Do not allow consumerism to dictate your spiritual practice. You need nothing more than your focused attention to gain enlightenment.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/do-not-allow-consumerism-to-dictate-your-spiritual-practice-you-need/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

> [“Even an expert has room to improve, grow and learn a little more. All the great masters teach this. For this reason, never allow…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/even-an-expert-has-room-to-improve-grow-and-learn-a-little-more-all/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

> [“Questions are only offensive to those who have something to hide”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-hopkins/questions-are-only-offensive-to-those-who-have-something-to-hide/)

[Gary Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-hopkins/)

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