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Paul Brunton was a British journalist and writer known for his interest in Eastern philosophy and mysticism. His works, such as 'A Search in Secret India' and 'The Quest of the Overself', had a profound impact on the Western world in the mid-20th century.

Famous Paul Brunton Quotes

“While the mind remains so fixed in its own personal affairs, be they little or large, it has no chance to open up its higher levels. When attention and emotion are kept so confined, the chance they offer of this higher use is missed. The peace, truth, and goodness which could be had are untouched.”

Mind Littles Use Truth Peace Chance Levels Emotion Attention Higher Offers Goodness Remains Affair Fixed Peace Of Mind Confined Higher Level

Book:The Notebooks of Paul Brunton: The ego. From birth to rebirth

Source: The Notebooks of Paul Brunton: The ego. From birth to rebirth

“This withdrawal from the day's turmoil into creative silence is not a luxury, a fad, or a futility. It is a necessity, because it tries to provide the conditions wherein we are able to yield ourselves to intuitive leadings, promptings, warnings, teachings, and counsels and also to the inspiring peace of the soul. It dissolves mental tensions and heals negative emotions.”

Source: The Notebooks of Paul Brunton: Practices for the Quest; Relax and Retreat

“It is a grave misconception to regard the mystical progress as passing mostly through ecstasies and raptures. On the contrary, it passes just as much through broken hearts and bruised emotions, through painful sacrifices and melancholy renunciations.”

Heart Emotion Progress Sacrifice Broken Regard Painful Contrary Graves Passing Passings Melancholy Ecstasy Mystical Misconception Rapture Renunciation Bruised

Book:The Notebooks of Paul Brunton: Perspectives (posthumous)

Source: The Notebooks of Paul Brunton: Perspectives (posthumous)

“This withdrawal from the day's turmoil into creative silence is not a luxury, a fad, or a futility. It dissolves mental tensions and heals negative emotions.”

Inspiration Emotion Silence Practice Creative Meditation Negative Heal Luxury Tension Silence Is Turmoil Futility Withdrawal Fads Meditation Practice Negative Emotions

Book:The Notebooks of Paul Brunton: Practices for the Quest; Relax and Retreat

Source: The Notebooks of Paul Brunton: Practices for the Quest; Relax and Retreat