Quotes By Author: Anthony de Mello

“People who want a cure, provided they can have it without pain, are like those who favour progress, provided they can have it without change.”

“The one who would be constant in happiness must frequently change.”

“Wisdom tends to grow in proportion to one’s awareness of one’s ignorance.”

“When you come to see you are not as wise today as you thought you were yesterday, you are wiser today.”

“The genius of a composer is found in the notes of his music; but analyzing the notes will not reveal his genius. The poet’s greatness is contained in his words; yet the study of his words will not disclose his inspiration. God reveals himself in creation; but scrutinize creation as minutely as you wish, you will not find God, any more than you will find the soul through careful examination of your body.”

“Every word, every image used for God is a distortion more than a description.”

“Perfect love casts out fear. Where there is love there are no demands, no expectations, no dependency. I do not demand that you make me happy; my happiness does not lie in you. If you were to leave me, I will not feel sorry for myself; I enjoy your company immensely, but I do not cling.”