Anthony de Mello
Anthony de Mello
Anthony "Tony" de Mellowas an Indian Jesuit priest and psychotherapist. A spiritual teacher, writer and public speaker, De Mello wrote several books on spirituality and hosted numerous spiritual retreats and conferences. He continues to be known for his unconventional approach to the priesthood and his storytelling which drew from the various mystical traditions of both East and West...
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth4 September 1931
Anthony de Mello quotes about
enlightenment used used-to-be
Before enlightenment, I used to be depressed; after enlightenment, I continue to be depressed.
height spirit raises
When someone offends you, you can raise your spirits to heights where offenses cannot reach.
can-do
There's nothing you can do to see — it is a gift.
spirituality states activity
Spirituality practiced in the state of activity is incomparably superior to that practiced in a state of withdrawel.
mystic feigning sleepers
The feigning sleeper can delude others he cannot delude himself. The false mystic, unfortunately, can delude both others and himself.
commitment consistency
My commitment is not to consistency but to the Truth .
things-in-life best-things-in-life best-things
The best things in life cannot be willed into being.
before-death
Is there life before death? - that is the question!
only-love
Has it ever occurred to you that you can only love when you are alone?
understanding way
The only way to change is by changing your understanding.
mistake attempting biggest-mistake
Those who make no mistakes are making the biggest mistakes of all - they are attempting nothing new.
knowledge learning ideas
The only way that someone can be of help to you is by challenging your ideas.
loneliness reality contact
Loneliness is not cured by human company. Loneliness is cured by contact with reality.
couple love-you together
A newly married couple said, "What shall we do to make our love endure?" Said the Master, "Love other things together"....