Robert Greene on Mindfulness Quotes

"Most people are in a state of constant anxiety about the future because they lack a sense of purpose in the present."

"Chaos is complex; order is simple. Your job is to bring order to your own mind."

"The mind is like a muscle; it finds peace through disciplined exercise and focused attention."

"The mind is like water; when it is turbulent, it is difficult to see. When it is calm in solitude, everything becomes clear."

"Never underestimate the power of a simple act of kindness in a long-term relationship."

"In the presence of a peaceful person, others naturally become more calm and rational."

"Deep focus is a form of integrity; it is being true to the task at hand without allowing distractions to fragment your mind."

"Infectious people are the ones who are most likely to ruin your life."

"Happiness is not about getting what you want; it is about wanting what you have and loving the process of growth."

"Time is your most precious resource. Spending it on things that don't matter is the ultimate tragedy."

"The most dangerous thing in love is to become too predictable."

"The truth of communication is that ninety percent of it is non-verbal; listen to the body."

"Seeing the truth requires you to detach from your own emotions and observe the world as it is."

"The future belongs to the obsessed."

"Love is the ultimate form of empathy, where the boundary between self and other dissolves."

"Self-awareness is the ultimate weapon against the chaos of the world."

"The truth is that most people are governed by their shadows—the parts of themselves they refuse to see."

"The ego loves complexity because it provides a place to hide. Simplicity requires courage."

"The key to a lasting bond is to never stop being a student of your partner's character."

"The most dangerous thing in the world is to be constantly connected to the internet and disconnected from yourself."

"Focus on the process, not the outcome, to find mental stability."

"Anxiety is the result of overthinking and under-acting. Movement is the best medicine for a worried mind."

"Learn to keep people dependent on you."

"Control your emotions or they will control you."

"To master your emotions, you must spend time alone analyzing why you feel the way you do."

"Grand strategy is the art of looking beyond the present battle and calculating ahead. Focus on your ultimate goal and plot to reach it."

"Do not build fortresses to protect yourself - isolation is dangerous."

"Emotional detachment is the key to inner peace; you stop being a slave to your reactions."

"Seduction is a language of signs and symbols that speaks directly to the heart."

"A focused mind is a simple mind. It does not waste energy on internal conflict."

"The ultimate power is the power to remain calm in the midst of chaos."

"The more you value your inner peace, the less you allow the outside world to dictate your mood."

"The ultimate truth is that we have very little control over others, but complete control over our own reactions."