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Vernon Howard was an American author known for his work in the fields of self-help and metaphysics. Born on March 16, 1918, he gained recognition for his teachings on personal development and the power of the mind. Howard's writings have inspired many, and his philosophy continues to influence individuals seeking self-improvement. He passed away on August 23, 1992.

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“We never get upset over what happens. Never. We get upset because of preconceived ideas as to what we think should happen, what we want to happen. When our preference clashes with the reality, we get hurt. Rid yourself of all preconceived ideas as to what should happen. You are then at peace whatever happens.”

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“Quit thinking that you must halt before the barrier of inner negativity. You need not. You can crash through... whatever we see a negative state, that is where we can destroy it.”

Thinking Needs States Courage Negative Quitting Barriers Negativity Crash Halt

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“Can you think of anything more permanently elating than to know that you are on the right road at last?”

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“The problem is not what other people think, do or say; it is your reaction.”

People Thinking Problem Reactions

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“It is a mistake for anyone to think he has lived too long in his old, unsatisfactory ways to make the great change. If you switch on the light in a dark room, it makes no difference how long it was dark because the light will still shine. Be teachable. That is the whole secret.”

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“No one can tell you what is right for you except yourself. So start telling yourself what to do. If you blunder for ten years while thinking for yourself, that is rich treasure when compared with living these ten years under the mental domination of another.”

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“How would you feel if you had no fear? Feel like that. How would you behave toward other people if you realized their powerlessness to hurt you? Behave like that. How would your react to so-called misfortune if you saw its inability to bother you? React like that. How would you think toward yourself if you knew you were really all right? Think like that.”

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“If you call one thing good, you must call its opposite bad. If you think it wonderful to make a big profit in your business, you will also think it terrible if you incur a large loss. The idea is to live above the opposites.”

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“When told that man lives in delusion everyone thinks of himself as the exception; hence his delusion.”

Thinking Men Exception Delusion

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“The Truth must be told at all costs, no matter how unpopular it may be. The authentic spiritual leader, having freed himself of his own false need to be popular, tells the Truth whether it falls on fertile or stony ground. Such a teacher is the salt of the earth, though few know it. If you think the world is delirious as is, you would find it intolerable without his healing influence.”

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Born: March 16, 1918
Died: August 23, 1992
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Quotes: 141

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