A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.

Insight into the two selves within a man clears up many confusions and contradictions. It was our understanding that preceded our victory.

Can you think of anything more permanently elating than to know that you are on the right road at last?

Suppose you stand on a high place to enjoy the beauty of the sparkling sea below. You need do nothing to create that beauty; you need only BE IN THE SAME PLACE WHERE IT IS, and let nature do the rest. So it is with the inner life. There is nothing we can DO to gain psychic beauty. It already exists without our effort. We need only be where we belong, that is, in self-union. Then, beauty IS.

All forms of self-defeating behavior are unseen and unconscious, which is why their existence is denied.

Be very careful that you do not unconsciously assume that nervous tension is power. This is vital. Watch yourself the next time you work toward some goal. Look very closely to discover tense feelings and nervous thoughts whirling around inside. Do not let them deceive you into assuming that they are creative forces; they are not. They are thieves of genuine powers. As always, your awareness of their thievery is your first fine step toward casting them out.

You can not escape a prison if you do not know you're in one.