Naga Chaitanya Quotes

The practice of patience guards us against losing our presence of mind. It enables us to remain undisturbed, even when the situation is really difficult. It gives us a certain amount of inner peace, which allows us some self-control, so that we can choose to respond to situations in an appropriate and compassionate manner, rather than being driven by our disturbing emotions.

I am not driven.

I'm a huge believer in you don't really need anybody to make you feel validated or make you feel secure. When you go to sleep at night, you're with yourself, and when you wake up, you're with yourself. Be happy, just alone, regardless if you're with somebody or not.

You can't let your personal disposition be dictated by the world around you.

The biggest thing as I have gotten older is the calmness that's come over me.

Whether happiness may come or not, one should try and prepare one's self to do without it.

Always first draw fresh breath after outbursts of vanity and complacency.

I never let myself get desperate.

Where I once constantly lost my temper, I found myself arriving at a crisis and experiencing peace.

No one can be patient who is not independent.

I really have no anxiety about controlling my own life.

While I am in this world, I am resolved that no vexation shall put me out of temper if I can possibly command myself. Even old age, which is making strides towards me, shall not prevail to make me peevish.

I'm not looking for anybody or anything. I'm just living my life.

I've always been of the mind that what's mine is mine, and nobody can take it away from me. So when it comes, great. When it goes, great.

I think the inner strength that I have helps me stay calm.

I stay in my lane and do what I want to do. I don't worry about the outside world.

Happiest is he who expects no happiness from others.

Patience is the training in abiding with the restlessness of our energy and letting things evolve at their own speed.

If we were humble, nothing would change us-neither praise nor discouragement. If someone were to criticize us, we would not feel discouraged. If someone would praise us, we also would not feel proud.

If I had a prayer, it would be this: "God, spare me from the desire for love, approval, or appreciation. Amen."

I've never had inner turmoil about all this. You find a lot of people these days who cannot stand to be alone. You could lock me up in solitary for weeks on end, and I'd keep myself amused.

Calmness is great advantage; he that lets Another chafe, may warm him at his fire.

Whatever happens in your life, joyful or painful, do not be swept away by reactivity. Be patient with yourself and don't lose your sense of perspective.

There is nothing I can't live without. I learned this attitude when I was a child.

My uncertain temper is cooling, as is my sense of racing against time to accomplish the things I want to. I don't have to go anywhere or see anyone I don't want to now, and it is a glorious feeling!