Quotes by Steve Maraboli

Spirituality is the poetry of our experience. Science is the gauge of our reality. Together, they create the essence of our humanity.

Learn to say “please” and “thank you” in multiple languages.

It seems so simple now, but it took me a long time to figure out that happiness is experienced when we finally give ourselves permission to let go of the things that make us sad.

Its sad that we get attached to the way certain people abuse us. It took me a long time and a lot of heartache to realize that its okay to miss someone, but not want them back.

I miss you so much! And while this hole in my heart will never be filled again, I find comfort knowing that you are nestled within the loving embrace of God… and that I was blessed to know you… even if only for a little while.

Some people behave as though they are having an allergic reaction to feelings.

Dont keep all your feelings sheltered - express them. Don’t EVER let life shut you up.

Be the type of man a wife would cherish and a child would admire.

Be careful! If the opinion of others is your gauge, then it is also your goal. If you concern yourself with what others think, then you can only go as far as others think. Youre better than that!

Never again will I underestimate the greatness inside of me just because of the hate and limited thinking inside of others.

Stop allowing your outdated ideas to hinder your progress. Become open to new information that can refine, improve, and enhance your way of thinking. This will empower your way of living.

Hate is self-inflicted torture. It hungers for revenge, damage, division, and violence, but is never satiated. Hate is a psychological hell to which we condemn ourselves and endeavor to burn others.

I will never forget seeing what hate can destroy… I will never forget seeing what love can heal…

Don’t waste your time hating me; you can’t change me. Instead, hate your impotent life; THAT you can change.

The only thing sadder than hateful people’s willingness to drag us down to their level, is our willingness to oblige.

When you hate something, you chain yourself to it.

How would your life be different if instead of spending your energy and focus on hating those who hate you, you spent your energy and focus on loving those who love you?

Judge me if you want, but at the end of my life I choose to have memories not regrets.

Am I afraid of ghosts? My life experience has taught me to be much more afraid of what a human is capable of in broad daylight than what a ghost is capable of at night.

When I tell you that you’re beautiful, I don’t just mean your appearance. I mean all of you; who and what you are, is beautiful.