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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

“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.”

Needs Heart Law Healing Rocks Universal Perseverance Stillness Deep Down Digging Unwavering Universal Laws Patience And Perseverance

Book:The Notebooks of Paul Brunton

Source: The Notebooks of Paul Brunton

“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)

“The Quest not only begins in the heart but also ends there.”

Heart Ends Quests

Book:The Notebooks of Paul Brunton: The quest

Source: The Notebooks of Paul Brunton: The quest

“Find the god in your own heart and you will understand by direct intuition what all the great teachers, real mystics, true philosophers and inspired people have been trying to tell you by the tortuous method of using words.”

People Trying Heart Has Beens Real Teacher Direct Method Inspired Philosopher Intuition Great Teacher Using Words

Author:Paul Brunton