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“Most of your unhappiness in life is due to the fact that you are listening to yourself instead of talking to yourself.” quote by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
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““Most of your unhappiness in life is due to the fact that you are listening to yourself instead of talking to yourself.””

D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Spiritual Guidance, 1970

Unhappiness stems from listening to ego rather than inner wisdom.

In simple terms: Listen to yourself, not ego.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner dialogue.

Themes

spirituality self‑awareness contentment

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • journaling
  • counseling

Key Concepts

psychology theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner voice guides you?
  • How can you silence the ego?
A Different Perspective

Ego can dominate even with intention.

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