The Journeys of Socrates Quotes

“Today is today. But there are many tomorrows...”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“Make peace within, and there will be no one who can overcome you. And no one you will wish to overcome.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“Softness triumphs over hardness, gentleness over strength. The flexible is superior over the immovable. This is the principle of controlling things by going along with them, of mastery through adaptation. LAO-TZU”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“Life is about refinement, not perfection. And you still have refining to do.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“What is to give light must endure burning. VIKTOR FRANKL”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“I’ve always believed that we have to find our own paths in life. No one can tell another how to live.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“A man's character reveals itself most clearly when he makes a choice under pressure.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“You will fail many times, but in failing you will learn , and in learning you will find your way.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“Never fear the weapon, only the man wielding it. Focus on your opponent while he focuses on his knife or saber or pistol. He invests his power in the weapon but forgets the rest of his body.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“When a man has learned to live without money, he thought, a few rubles can go a long way.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“Life develops what it demands.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“Even a dark purpose can keep a man alive.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“I don’t even know if the sun will rise or whether I’ll wake up in the morning. I don’t know if God will grant me my next breath. So I choose to live on faith rather than knowledge—and accept whatever comes, welcome or not, bitter or sweet—all of it, a gift from God.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“The movements of the highest warriors are relaxed and expansive because they fight for a cause larger than themselves. Only by surrendering to God’s will does one find victory in battle and serenity in life.” Serafim started pacing again, as he did”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“moment,”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“master…Fear”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“You are learning,” Serafim said, “how to think with your body—how to leave your mind and come to your senses.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“a story Serafim had told about a man who was always tired and who prayed each day for more energy. His prayers were never answered, until one day, in a fit of despair, he cried, “Please, oh, Lord, fill me with energy!” And God answered, “I’m always filling you, but you keep leaking!”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“A young child responds freshly to each moment, without plans or expectations. This is a good way to fight…a good way to live.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“When running up a hill, it’s all right to give up…as long as your feet keep moving.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“Life develops what it demands,”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“The actions you take will shape your future for better or for worse. Such is the power of choice.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“First of all," said Serafim, "there are no advanced skills; there is only skillful movement.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“What good to conquer an enemy in battle, only to be vanquished by hunger or cold?”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“Ki ruházta rád a felelősséget? Ki adott bölcsességet, hogy tudd, kinek kell élnie, és kinek kell meghalnia, és milyen úton-módon? Ki vagy te, hogy tudd, mi jár Isten fejében?”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“Merülj el a rejtélyben, Szókratész! Bízz benne! Felejtsd el, amit gondolsz, hogy minek kellene és minek nem kellene lennie, és ismét megtalálod a hited.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates

“Valójában, Szókratész, nincs ellenséged, csak te magad. Békélj meg magaddal, és nem lesz senki, aki legyőzhet. És senki, akit te kívánnál legyőzni.”
― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates