Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

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"The world's a puzzle; no need to make sense out of it." - Socrates"

Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

"Wake up! If you knew for certain that you had a terminal illness - if you had precious little time left to make use of your life and consider who you are, you'd not waste time on self-indulgence or fear, lethargy or ambition. Be happy now, without reason - or you never will be at all."

Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

"You have tried to be superior in an ordinary realm. Now you must learn to be ordinary in a superior realm."

Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

"If you don't get what you want, you suffer; if you get what you don't want, you suffer; even when you get exactly what you want, you still suffer because you can't hold on to it forever."

Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

"Life has three rules: Paradox, Humor, and Change.- Paradox: Life is a mystery; don't waste your time trying to figure it out.- Humor: Keep a sense of humor, especially about yourself. It is a strength beyond all measure- Change: Know that nothing ever stays the same."

Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

"It is better for you to take responsibility for your life as it is, instead of blaming others, or circumstances, for your predicament. As your eyes open, you'll see that your state of health, happiness, and every circumstance of your life has been, in large part, arranged by you - consciously or unconsciously."

Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

"Enlightenment is not an attainment, it is a realization. And when you wake up, everything changes and nothing changes."

Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives