Desire Quote by Paul Brunton
““As his mind becomes purer and his emotions come under control, his thoughts become clearer and his instincts truer. As he learns to live more and more in harmony with his higher Self, his body's natural intuition becomes active of itself. The result is that false desires and unnatural instincts which have been imposed upon it by others or by himself will become weaker and weaker and fall away entirely in time. This may happen without any attempt to undergo an elaborate system of self-discipline on his part: yet it will affect his way of living, his diet, his habits. False cravings like the craving for smoking tobacco will vanish of their own accord; false appetites like the appetite for alcoholic liquor or flesh food will likewise vanish; but the more deep-seated the desire, the longer it will take to uproot it--except in the case of some who will hear and answer a heroic call for an abrupt change.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wisdom of the Unexplored Self, Paul Brunton, 1939
Purifying mind and mastering emotions clarifies thoughts, aligns instincts with higher self, and naturally diminishes false desires without strict discipline.
In simple terms: Clear mind, true instincts, natural self‑control.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner purity to let harmful cravings fade.
Themes
self‑growth
mindfulness
inner harmony
self‑discipline
Mood
reflective
calm
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- stress reduction
- diet changes
- habit breaking
- personal development
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support inner purification in daily life?
- What habits reinforce false cravings?
A Different Perspective
May not work for deeply entrenched addictions without external support.
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