Robert Greene on Wisdom Quotes

"Amor Fati—love your fate. Acceptance of reality is the first step toward a calm and centered mind."

"Suffering is information. It is the psyche's way of demanding a change in strategy."

"When you are honest about your failures, you take away the power of others to use them against you."

"A cluttered mind is a sign of a life lived for others."

"Surrender tactic: transform weakness into power."

"Impatience is a form of emotional weakness. It means you cannot control your internal clock."

"True peace comes from the inner strength to ignore the petty provocations of others."

"The master of timing knows that most things in life require a long gestation period."

"Mastery is a marathon, not a sprint. Those who try to rush the process only end up broken by the wayside."

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

"Your depression is often your 'Inner Authority' trying to speak to you, telling you that you are off course."

"If you cannot endure being alone, you will always be a slave to the opinions and moods of others."

"Great works are built on simple foundations. Do not overlook the power of the fundamentals."

"The more you try to avoid anxiety, the more it grows. You must lean into the discomfort."

"Mastery is the process of coming closer to the truth of your field through relentless practice."

"Use time to build your reputation. It takes years to build and only seconds to destroy."

"Most people do not want to see reality, they want their illusions to be confirmed."

"See things as they are, not as your emotions color them."

"Education doesn't end at school; the lifelong pursuit of knowledge is what keeps the mind youthful and happy."

"The truth about power is that it is never static; it is always shifting and moving."

"The greatest power in love is the ability to see the world through the eyes of the other person."

"Realize that some things are beyond your control; fighting the inevitable is the fastest way to burn out."

"The most satisfied people are those who have learned to transform their pain into a source of creative energy."

"Character is the primary force that determines your success or failure in life; integrity is the shield that protects that character."

"The most peaceful people are those who have mastered their own dark side."

"Mental health starts with the realization that you are responsible for your own reactions to the world."

"Happiness is a byproduct of being useful. When you help others through your work, you find a deeper meaning."

"True reason requires a certain amount of humility; you must admit that you don't know everything."

"The most seductive quality you can possess is a genuine interest in the inner life of another."

"The truth about seduction is that it is not about you, but about the other person's unmet needs."

"Honesty is like a medicine; it must be administered in the right dosage at the right time."

"Crush your enemy totally."

"We create our own anxiety by imagining the worst-case scenarios and treating them as certainties."