Can you cleanse your inner vision until you see nothing but the light?
The Master doesn't display himself, therefore people can see his light. He doesn't assert himself, therefore he is recognized.
As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.
There can be no transforming of darkness into light and of apathy into movement without emotion.
Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Despondency is not religion, whatever else it may be. Cheerfulness is the first step toward God.
The sun finds of itself no shadow; it is the obstacles that cast the shade.
The darkness departs not when you fight it, but when you light a candle.
The morning light does not inquire of your past before warming your face.
Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.
Kindness is the light that dissolves all walls between souls, families, and nations.
The sun rises to banish darkness; let your awareness do the same.
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