Quotes about Authenticity

Stay stupid. Follow your unconventional, crazy heart. If your notion violates every precept I've set forth in these pages, tell me to go to hell. Do what that voice says.

Remember, the part of us that we imagine needs healing is not the part we create from; that part is far deeper and stronger. The part we create from can't be touched by anything our parents did, or society did. That part is unsullied, uncorrupted; soundproof, waterproof, and bulletproof. In fact, the more troubles we've got, the better and richer that part becomes.

I've never had anyone define purity. You probably can't define purity. Purity is to live according to original design.

Just because you go to church doesn't mean you're a Christian. I can go sit in the garage all day and it doesn't make me a car

You can not live your life just based on what everyone else thinks.

you have to realize that you don't have someone else's life and your never going to. You better start loving the one you got. Embrass the life you have and stop wishing that you could be someone else. Just stop all that and start saying "God here I am. Do what you want to do with me".

It's nice to compliment people on what they're wearing, but don't make insincere compliments.

I never sell a book. I sell myself. And the way to sell yourself is to be an instrument of love.

There is nothing to prove and nothing to protect. I am who I am and it's enough.

Speak the truth and shame the Devil.

What do others see when they look at your life? What do those who know you best say about you—your spouse, your children, your friends, your coworkers? Do they see inconsistencies in any area of your life—money, relationships, speech, possessions?

Many people have just enough natural religion to make them immune to the real thing.