Wayne Dyer
American self-help author and motivational speaker, sometimes called "the father of motivation." His first book, Your Erroneous Zones (1976), sold over 35 million copies. Over four decades he wrote more than 40 books bridging psychology and Eastern wisdom, particularly the Tao Te Ching and Vedanta.
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100 quotes“You can't always change a circumstance, but you can change your relationship to it.”
relationshipThe Power of Intention
“To be at peace, you must give up the need for external approval.”
peaceWishes Fulfilled
“Your real self has no need to be approved of.”
selfWishes Fulfilled
“Be kind to yourself first. The rest follows.”
self-kindnessWishes Fulfilled
“To realize you are perfect as you are, even when imperfect, is the beginning of peace.”
perfectionWishes Fulfilled
“Doing what you love is freedom. Loving what you do is happiness.”
happinessThe Power of Intention
“The greatest act of faith is when a man understands he is not God.”
humilityThe Power of Intention
“Stop trying to make sense of life. Make peace with the mystery.”
mysteryThe Power of Intention
“Look at every problem as an opportunity for growth and self-mastery.”
growthYour Erroneous Zones
“You will live the life of your dreams when you make peace with what is.”
acceptanceWishes Fulfilled
“To live in love and light is your true essence.”
essenceWishes Fulfilled
“Believe in yourself. The universe will conspire to support you.”
trustWishes Fulfilled
“Don't argue with the wind. Adjust your sails.”
adaptationThe Power of Intention
“Surrender does not mean giving up.”
surrenderThe Power of Intention
“Spirit isn't far away. It is who you are.”
spiritWishes Fulfilled
“Wisdom is found in not allowing your thoughts to be the prison of your soul.”
wisdomThe Power of Intention
“What others think of you is none of your business.”
freedomYour Erroneous Zones
“You are the universe in ecstatic motion.”
identityWishes Fulfilled
“All forms of self-defeating behavior are inappropriate.”
self-careYour Erroneous Zones
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