Accomplish Quote by Peace Pilgrim
“Those who have overcome self-will and become instruments to do God's work can accomplish tasks which are seemingly impossible, but they experience no feeling of self achievement. I now know myself to be a part of the infinite cosmos, not separate from other souls or God. My illusory self is dead; the real self controls the garment of clay and uses it for God's work.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Personal reflections of Peace Pilgrim, 1970s
Renouncing personal ego and aligning with a higher purpose enables seemingly impossible deeds without personal pride.
In simple terms: Self‑less service lets you achieve the impossible.
Key Takeaway
Serve beyond self‑interest.
Themes
spirituality
self‑transcendence
purpose
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- volunteer work
- community projects
- creative endeavors
Key Concepts
ego dissolution
divine purpose
collective identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does letting go of ego change your motivation?
- What does “real self” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Limited by belief in a single deity; may not resonate universally.
![“While experiencing effect (prarabdha – effect of past lives causes) the seed of illusory self effort (bhrant purushartha) is sown because one has the awareness [belief] of ‘I am the doer’. Otherwise, one simply experiences the effect and after then attains liberation!” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/930/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_while-experiencing-effect-prarabdha-effe_1501049.jpg)
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
