Paul Brunton Quotes

A collection of quotes by Paul Brunton.

Paul Brunton was a British philosopher, writer, and spiritual teacher. Born in 1898, he traveled extensively throughout India and Egypt, immersing himself in Eastern philosophies and practices. Brunton wrote numerous books on topics such as meditation, mysticism, and spiritual exploration, aiming to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western philosophies. His profound experiences and insights garnered him a wide following and influenced many seekers on their spiritual journeys. Paul Brunton's teachings continue to inspire and guide those seeking a deeper understanding of life's mysteries.

He is beginning to master wisdom when he tries to learn how

He is beginning to master wisdom when he tries to learn how not to try.

Deep down within the heart there is a stillness which is hea

Deep down within the heart there is a stillness which is healing, a trust in the universal laws which is unwavering, and a strength which is rock-like. But because it is so deep we need both patience and perseverance when digging for it.

Inspirational Self Knowledge

Accept the long night patiently, quietly, humbly, and resign

Accept the long night patiently, quietly, humbly, and resignedly as intended for your true good. It is not a punishment for sin committed but an instrument of annihilating egoism.

Inspirational Sin Suffering Ego Egotism

When every situation which life can offer is turned to the p

When every situation which life can offer is turned to the profit of spiritual growth, no situation can really be a bad one.

Wisdom Life Inspirational Growth

Although the pure truth has never been stated, nevertheless

Although the pure truth has never been stated, nevertheless it has never been lost. Its existence does not depend upon human statement but upon human sensitivity. In this it is unlike all other knowledge.

Truth Knowledge

(The presence of evil) in his life provokes him into either

(The presence of evil) in his life provokes him into either overcoming it or yielding to it. If the first, it has led him to work for his own improvement; if the second it has led him to acknowledge his own weakness. Sooner or later, the unpleasant consequences of such weakness will lead him to grapple with it, and develop his power of will...Immediately and directly, it may either strengthen him or weaken him. Ultimately, it can only strengthen him.

Strength Evil Inspirational Crisis

Solitude is strength to depend on the presence of the crowd

Solitude is strength to depend on the presence of the crowd is weakness. The man who needs a mob to nerve him is much more alone than he imagines.

Worry is spiritual short sight. Its cure is intelligent fait

Worry is spiritual short sight. Its cure is intelligent faith.