46 Life-Changing Quotes from Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman

Timeless Wisdom From a Best-Selling Novel

Brandon Tumblin
8 min readNov 11, 2022
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Way of the Peaceful Warrior is a best-selling novel by Dan Millman, a world trampoline champion and a member of the Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Some works of fiction are intertwined with deep philosophical wisdom, and this book is one of them. Below is a list of 46 quotes which will have a huge impact on how you view yourself and the world.

Introduction

#1 — We’re all fools!

“We’re all fools together. It’s just that a few people know it; others don’t.”

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#2 — The world is a school

“The world out there is a school, Dan. Life is the only real teacher. It offers many experiences, and if experiences alone brought wisdom and fulfillment, then elderly people would all be happy, enlightened masters. But the lessons of experience are hidden.”

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#3 — Wisdom is within you

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