Anthony de Mello Quotes

India, Priest
September 4, 1931 – June, 2, 1987.

Anthony "Tony" de Mello (4 September 1931 – 2 June 1987) was an Indian Jesuit priest and psychotherapist. A spiritual teacher, writer, and public speaker, De Mello wrote several books on spirituality and hosted numerous spiritual retreats and conferences. He continues to be known for his storytelling which drew from the various mystical traditions of both East and West and for his introducing many people in the West to awareness prayer.

Also known as Psychotherapist, Writer, Teacher

'What is my identity?' 'Nothing,' said the Master. 'You mean that I am an emptiness and a void?' said the incredulous disciple. 'Nothing that can be labeled.' said the Master.

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- Identity
To a disciple who was forever complaining about others the Master said, 'If it is peace you want, seek to change yourself, not other people. It is easier to protect your feet with slippers than to carpet the whole of the earth.'

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- People
- Earth
- Peace

If you never condemned you would never need to forgive.

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'I seek the meaning of existence.' said the stranger. 'You are of course, assuming.' said the Master, 'that existence has a meaning.' 'Doesn't it?' 'When you experience existence as it is - not as you think it is - you will discover that your question has no meaning.'

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- Experience
- Question
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.

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- People
- Pain
- Progress
'What can I do to see Reality as it is?' The master smiled and said, 'I have good news and bad news for you, my friend.' 'What's the bad news?' 'There's nothing you can do to see - it is a gift.' 'And what's the good news?' 'There's nothing you can do to see - it is a gift.'

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- Good
- Bad
- Reality