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Man forgets. God forgives. Man forgets God's Truth. God forgives man's ignorance.

— Sri Chinmoy Songs of the Soul (1971)

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If you do not find peace inside your own heart, then you will not find it anywhere else on earth.

Twenty Seven Thousand Aspiration Plants Part 1-270 (1983)

If you do the right thing, eventually you will inspire others to do the right thing.

Opportunity and Self-Transcendence (1977)

When the power of love replaces the love of power, man will have a new name: God.

Meditations: Food For The Soul (1970)

If you really want to love humanity, then you have to love humanity as it is now.

The Wings of Joy (1997)

World-peace can be achieved when the power of love replaces the love of power.

Words of Wisdom (2010)

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