Amount Quote by Wayne Dyer
“You're not what you have and you're not what you do; you're aninfinite, divine being disguised as a successful person who has accumulated a certain amount of stuff. The stuff is not you. For that reason, you must avoid being attached to it in any way.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Your Sacred Self, Wayne Dyer, 1998
Identity is rooted in an eternal, divine essence, not in material possessions or achievements; detachment from external things preserves true self.
In simple terms: You are a divine being, not your stuff.
Detach from material identity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- mindfulness practice
- career success
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What possessions define you?
- How can you practice non‑attachment daily?
Attachment can provide comfort and security, making detachment challenging.