235 Quotes by Guy Finley

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    You cannot separate the onset of a disturbing moment in life from the appearance of some simultaneous new possibility to know a deeper and more unshakable sense of peace.

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    The character of greatness must be measured in two ways, else the measurement is flawed. First, and by far most popular of all, is by one's ability to succeed in times of trial where others may fail. But of no less importance, and perhaps foundational to any form of greatness, is one's willingness to start over in spite of failure, when success seems farthest away.

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    One of the most important rules for me is: Don't ever defend myself. If we could put this one principle into practice, how much more simple life would be.

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    If I am identified with my relationship, with my house, or with my money, I am doomed to suffer.

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    The vast majority of our troubles and heartaches would simply vanish from view if only we could remember - before we act - that we are made victims mostly by our own tendencies.

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    You must dare to do the thing you think cannot be done... as this is the only way to discover that there's nothing you can't do.

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