Abandonment Quote by Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon

Desire then is the invasion of the whole self by the wish, which, as it invades, sets going more and more of the psychical…

— Samuel Alexander

The self forms at the edge of desire, and a science of self arises in the effort to leave that self behind.

— Anne Carson

Desire is the root of selfishness; clear your heart of desire and be selfless. Selflessness is the key to inner peace.

— Christofer Drew

“Seeking what you get from others fuels the ego& depletes the soul. Seeking what you can give others is where purpose& fulfillment begins.”

— Jen Groover

I think self-exploration is one of the journeys in life that we are blessed to be able to have.

— Anne Heche

One does not "find oneself" by pursuing one's self, but on the contrary by pursuing something else and learning through discipline or routine. .…

— May Sarton

In other searchings it might be the object of the quest that brought satisfaction, or it might be something incidental that one got on…

— Willa Cather

Spiritual seekers particularly are on a quest to understand life; we want to examine our own lives and find meaning in what we do…

— Surya Das

“In the world of personal development and spiritual growth, a seeker embarks on a path of self-discovery and self-improvement. A seeker desires to discover…

— Kilroy J. Oldster

Desire is God tapping at the door of your mind, trying to give you greater good.

— H. Emilie Cady

The desire to know your own soul will end all other desires.

— Rumi

The Self is the internal abundance that can be realized at our will any time. It is capable of lifting us up from difficulties…

— Dhruva Bhargava