Achievement Quote by Anonymous
“Inner silence is for our race a difficult achievement. There is a chattering part of the mind which continues, until it is corrected, to chatter on even in the holiest places.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Mindfulness, 2015
The mind constantly chats; achieving inner silence is hard because mental chatter persists even in sacred settings.
In simple terms: Quieting the mind is difficult due to constant mental noise.
Practice regular meditation to quiet thoughts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- daily mindfulness
- prayer
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice when chatter resumes?
- What practices help sustain silence?
Silence may be temporary; thoughts can return quickly.