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Quotes from Awakening : Conversations with the Masters — Anthony de Mello

1931–1987 India

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The genius of a composer is found in the notes of his music; but analyzing the notes will not reveal his genius.

Awakening : Conversations with the Masters (2003)

Most people see it as they believe it is.

Awakening : Conversations with the Masters (2003)

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.

Awakening : Conversations with the Masters (2003)

"What, concretely, is Enlightenment?"
"Seeing Reality as it is," said the Master.
"Doesn't everyone see Reality as it is?"
"Oh, no! Most people see it as they believe it is."
"What's the difference?"
"The difference between thinking you are drowning in a stormy sea and knowing you cannot drown because there isn't any water in sight for miles around."

Awakening : Conversations with the Masters (2003)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Anthony de Mello (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.