Chosen Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
“Consider whether fulfillment of the goal you have chosen will constitute success. What is success? If you possess health and wealth, but have trouble with everybody (including yourself), yours is not a successful life. Existence becomes futile if you cannot find happiness. When wealth is lost, you have lost a little; when health is lost, you have lost something of more consequence; but when peace of mind is lost, you have lost the highest treasure.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda, 1946
Success is defined by inner peace and harmonious relationships, not merely material wealth or health. True fulfillment comes from happiness and mental tranquility.
In simple terms: Success is inner peace, not just wealth or health.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize mental well‑being.
Themes
success
inner peace
relationships
wealth
health
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal goals
- career planning
- relationship counseling
- financial decisions
- health management
Key Concepts
Philosophy
spirituality
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate inner peace amidst external challenges?
- What relationships need healing for a successful life?
A Different Perspective
Material gains cannot compensate for loss of mental peace.
![“[In science any model depends on a pre-chosen taxonomy] a set of classifications into which we divide the enormous complexity of the real world... Land, labor, and capital are extremely heterogeneous aggregates, not much better than earth, air, fire, and water.” quote by Kenneth E. Boulding](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/47e/kenneth-e-boulding-3728_air_in-science-any-model-depends-on-a-pre-ch_12383.jpg)
