“The Yogic sages say that all the pain of a human life is caused by words, as is all the joy. We create words to define our experience and those words bring attendant emotions that jerk us around like dogs on a leash. We get seduced by our own mantras (I'm a failure I'm lonely I'm a failure I'm lonely) and we become monuments to them. To stop talking for a while, then, is to attempt to strip away the power of words, to stop choking ourselves with words, to liberate ourselves from our suffocating mantras.”
Quote by Elizabeth Gilbert
Work
The Complete Elizabeth Gilbert: Eat, Pray, Love; Committed; The Last American Man; Stern Men & Pilgrims
The Complete Elizabeth Gilbert: Eat, Pray, Love; Committed; The Last American Man; Stern Men & Pilgrims is a comprehensive compilation that brings together four distinct books by the author. The collection includes 'Eat, Pray, Love,' a memoir that chronicles Gilbert's transformative journey through Italy, India, and Indonesia; 'Committed,' a narrative about her marriage and the complexities of long-term relationships; 'The Last American Man,' a non-fiction account of the life of Eustace Conway, a modern-day hermit; and 'Stern Men & Pilgrims,' a collection of short stories that explore various human experiences and emotions. more
Author
Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert is an American author renowned for her best-selling novel 'Eat, Pray, Love'. Born on July 18, 1969, she has achieved widespread acclaim for her compelling storytelling and personal narratives. Gilbert's writing frequently delves into themes of self-discovery and transformation. more
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