's has been a bestseller for more than a decade. This self-help book draws on ancient Toltec wisdom as the foundation for overcoming self-limiting beliefs and finding inner peace. Emphasizing the power of four simple practices–be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, and always do your best–Ruiz leads the way to a life filled with joy and fulfillment.
While only scratching the surface of the book's wisdom, these 30+ quotes from The Four Agreements offer profound insights and inspiration for beginning the journey towards living your best life.
The best quotes from The Four Agreements on authenticity and self-love
"Strive to give your best effort in all circumstances."
"Action is about living fully. Inaction is the way that we deny life."
"Death is not the biggest fear we have; our biggest fear is taking the risk to be alive—the risk to be alive and express what we really are."
"Doing your best is taking the action because you love it, not because you're expecting a reward."
"Every human is an artist. The dream of your life is to make beautiful art."
“Under any circumstances, always do your best. But keep in mind that your best is never going to be the same from one moment to the next.”
"The real us is pure love, pure light."
"When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering."
The best quotes from The Four Agreements on communication
"Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean."
"Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want.”
“Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness, and drama."
"Your opinion is nothing but your point of view. It is not necessarily true. Your opinion comes from your beliefs, your own ego, and your own dream."
"Do not expect other people to tell the truth because they also lie to themselves."
"The word is the most powerful tool you have as a human; it is the tool of magic."
"We judge others according to our image of perfection as well, and naturally they fall short of our expectations."