Amritanandamayi Devi Quotes & Sayings

This is the problem. An unconverted person may have great reasoning power and intellect, but when it comes to spiritual reality and the life of God and eternity, he makes no contribution. Whether it's Athens or Rome, whether it's Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, Stanford, Yale, or Princeton, or wherever else, all the collected wisdom that is outside the Scripture adds up to nothing but foolishness. — John F. MacArthur Jr.

Man, we know, cannot live by bread alone but hang me if I don't believe that some women could live by love alone. — Joseph Conrad

They say he has made a fortune selling lobsters and renting houses to the summer people. — Gertrude Chandler Warner

Problems, obstacles and difficulties are in themselves not a sufficient reason for a person to suffer defeat. It is possible to overcome any obstacle — Sunday Adelaja

You'd definitely think of me more as a good sport than as an athlete. — Gabrielle Burton

Many a man's strength is in opposition, and when he faileth, he grows out of use. — Francis Bacon

And I did a movie called Basil with Jared Leto and Christian Slater. — Claire Forlani

The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person's suffering and bring that person joy. — Nhat Hanh

Is this the baby?" I said.
Ma turned on me again.
"What do you think it is?" she said. "A midget that can't talk? — George Saunders

There are endless opportunities in life. You have to explore, search and seek the diverse options. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Children, set aside at least half an hour in the morning and in the evening for spiritual practices. After bathing in the morning, a family should sit together and worship. Archana may be performed by chanting the 108 or 1000 Names of Devi or our chosen deity. We can also chant our mantra, meditate or sing hymns at this time. — Mata Amritanandamayi

It was interesting how you could say things when you where walking that you might not otherwise have said with the pressure of eye contact across a table. — Liane Moriarty

Children, we should consider every name as the name of our beloved deity. Imagine that He is the one that appears in all the different forms. If our beloved deity is Krishna, then while chanting the names of the Divine Mother, imagine that Krishna has come before us as Devi. We should not think that since we are chanting Devi's names, Krishna might not like it. These differences exist only in our world, not in His. — Mata Amritanandamayi