Quotes of Alan Watts

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The more we try to catch hold of the present moment the more elusive it becomes. It is like trying to clutch water in ones hands. The harder we grip, the more it slips through our fingers.

- Alan Watts

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“ Rise as a human being live as a legend work as a Messiah and you shall see the bright glorious change all around you. ”

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“ I believe in love the verb, not the noun. ”

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“ I miss your voice because it is a symphony; your scent because it is a treasure; your smile because it is a jewel; your hug because it is a masterpiece; and your kiss because it is a miracle. ”

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“ If I love you more than you love me, I’m as good as dead. Yet I can’t make myself take it back. I can’t just walk away from you, because every time you pass by me without smiling, without touching my hand, or at least making eye contact, it feels like I’m dying inside. ”

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“ Remember, if you don’t do anything – if you don’t change the way your mind works and direct your subconscious mind to create the life you want – then everything stays the same, nothing changes. ”

- Steve Backley

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“ Every second that passes is another grain of sand in your hourglass that is gone, forever lost in time. ”

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“ If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people. ”

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“ When things do not go your way, remember that every challenge — every adversity — contains within it the seeds of opportunity and growth. ”

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“ Superhuman effort isn't worth a damn unless it achieves results. ”

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“ Life is a game and true love is a trophy. ”

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“ When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you. ”

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“ Repetition is the mother of skill. (might be someone else who wrote it). ”

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“ Each of us is an innkeeper who decides if there is room for Jesus! ”

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