When you fight something, you're tied to it forever. As long as you're fighting it, youโre giving it power.
Anthony de MelloBefore enlightenment, I used to be depressed; after enlightenment, I continue to be depressed.
Anthony de MelloAs the Arabs say, "The nature of rain is the same, but it makes thorns grow in the marshes and flowers in the gardens.
Anthony de MelloWhat I really enjoy is not you; it's something that's greater than both you and me. It is something that I discovered, a kind of symphony, a kind of orchestra that plays one melody in your presence, but when you depart, the orchestra doesn't stop. When I meet someone else, it plays another melody, which is also very delightful. And when I'm alone, it continues to play.
Anthony de Mello