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… — Vernon Howard Copy Share Image
There exists a special self which takes every event as if it were the very thing you wanted to happen. That self is the Supermind, which is never upset by anything. Your goal is to nourish it into greater strength.… — Vernon Howard Copy Share Image
“A self-working individual will be sitting around home one day when the startling thought occurs, “Here I am, sitting around, doing nothing of interest,… — Vernon Howard Copy Share Image
The terrible immoralities are the cunning ones hiding behind masks of morality, such as exploiting people while pretending to help them. — Vernon Howard Copy Share Image
No one on earth can hurt you, unless you accept the hurt in your own mind. . . The problem is not other people;… — Vernon Howard Copy Share Image
When told that man lives in delusion everyone thinks of himself as the exception; hence his delusion. — Vernon Howard Copy Share Image
It is against the law to permit weak people to steal your strength. Never permit it. — Vernon Howard Copy Share Image
Men have the illusion of having a duty to make the world spin properly, which is precisely what makes it wobble. — Vernon Howard Copy Share Image
Just as surely as distress must follow self-deceit, healing must follow self-honesty. — Vernon Howard Copy Share Image
Quit thinking that you must halt before the barrier of inner negativity. You need not. You can crash through... whatever we see a negative… — Vernon Howard Copy Share Image
One false idea is that anyone can hurt you. Events can ruin your reputation, take your money, mistreat you, revenge itself upon you, deceive,… — Vernon Howard Copy Share Image
Don't try to be unafraid. That is impossible. Rather, go ahead while being afraid. That is the entire secret for abolishing fear. The Supermind… — Vernon Howard Copy Share Image
