Said Master Quotes by Anthony de Mello

10 Said Master quotes by Anthony de Mello

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Anthony de Mello’s teachings often cut straight to the heart of the matter. These ten brief sayings capture his knack for turning everyday observations into sharp, memorable insights—perfect for a quick mental reset.

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Said the master: "Where does your question come from?"

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"That of the person who sees other human beings as sinners," said the Master.

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What is the secret of your serenity?" Said the master: "Wholehearted cooperation with the inevitable.

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The master never seemed to have his fill of gazing at his firstborn child. "What do you want him to be when…

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What is the work of a Master?" said a solemn-faced visitor. "To teach people to laugh ," said the Master gravely.

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Isn't there such a thing as social liberation?" "Of course there is," said the Master. "How would you describe it?" "Liberation from…

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You are so proud of your intelligence," said the master. "You are like a like a condemned man, proud of the vastness…

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Said the monk: "All these mountains and rivers and the earth and stars - where do they come from?" Said the master:…

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"What is love?"; "The total absence of fear," said the Master; "What is it we fear?"; "Love," said the Master.

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Why is everyone here so happy except me?" "Because they have learned to see goodness and beauty everywhere," said the Master. "Why…

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You only change what you understand. What you do not understand and are not aware of, you repress. You dont change. But when you…

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A zealous disciple expressed a desire to teach others the Truth and asked the Master what he thought about this. The Master said, "Wait."…

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As the Arabs say, "The nature of rain is the same, but it makes thorns grow in the marshes and flowers in the gardens.

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Sinners often speak the truth. And saints have led people astray. Examine what is said, not the one who says it.

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Isn't there such a thing as social liberation?" "Of course there is," said the Master. "How would you describe it?" "Liberation from the need…

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The important thing is not to know who "I" is or what "I" is. You'll never succeed. There are no words for it. The…

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And increasingly - you know this and so do I we're losing the youth everywhere. They hate us; they are not interested in having…

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Spirituality practiced in the state of activity is incomparably superior to that practiced in a state of withdrawel.

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You know, all mystics - Catholic, Christian, non-Christian, no matter what their theology, no matter what their religion - are unanimous on one thing:…

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