586 Quotes About Surrender

Despite the frequent desperation, I cannot give up. For when I give up, the cause that I am fighting for might be diminished by my absence, but the person who I am is destroyed by my cowardice.

Always say “yes” to the present moment. What could be more futile, more insane, than to create inner resistance to what already is? what could be more insane than to oppose life itself, which is now and always now? Surrender to what is. Say “yes” to life — and see how life suddenly starts working for you rather than against you.

The reason why many are still troubled, still seeking, still making little forward progress is because they haven't yet come to the end of themselves. We're still trying to give orders, and interfering with God's work within us.

You cannot fulfil God's purposes for your life while focusing on your own plans.

TRIPPING OVER JOYWhat is the differenceBetween your experience of ExistenceAnd that of a saint?The saint knowsThat the spiritual pathIs a sublime chess game with GodAnd that the BelovedHas just made such a Fantastic MoveThat the saint is now continuallyTripping over JoyAnd bursting out in LaughterAnd saying, “I Surrender!”Whereas, my dear,I am afraid you still thinkYou have a thousand serious moves.

At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as resistance, especially if one had no choice.

The gap between compassion and surrender is love’s darkest, deepest region.

Surrender is a powerful force.

Go home, and let all your relatives off the potter's wheel. You are not the potter!