Hugh Prather Quotes | Beyond Motive

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Hugh Prather was an American author and counselor known for his inspirational writings on personal growth and spirituality. His first book, Notes to Myself, became a bestseller and resonated with readers for its honest reflections on life, love, and self-awareness. Prather's work, which includes several other books and essays, continues to inspire those seeking to live more meaningful and authentic lives. His gentle wisdom and introspective style have made him a beloved figure in spiritual literature.

"If the desire to write is not accompanied by actual writing, then the desire must be not to write."

"If the desire to write is not accompanied by actual writing, then the desire must be not to write."

Desire, Writing

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"Whenever we condemn, we cloak the world in pain."

"Whenever we condemn, we cloak the world in pain."

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"Just when I think I have learned the way to live, life changes."

"Just when I think I have learned the way to live, life changes."

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"Negative feedback is better that none. I would rather have a man hate me than overlook me. As long as he hates me I make a difference."

"Negative feedback is better that none. I would rather have a man hate me than overlook me. As long as he hates me I make a difference."

Negative, Difference, Hate, Man

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"Almost any difficulty will move in the face of honesty. When I am honest I never feel stupid. And when I am honest I am automatically humble."

"Almost any difficulty will move in the face of honesty. When I am honest I never feel stupid. And when I am honest I am automatically humble."

Honesty, Difficulty, Will

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"To live for results would be to sentence myself to continuous frustration. My only sure reward is in my actions and not from them."

"To live for results would be to sentence myself to continuous frustration. My only sure reward is in my actions and not from them."

Action, Actions, Frustration, Results, Reward

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