Neville Goddard (1905–1972) was a highly influential figure in the realm of metaphysical and
new thought philosophy. Between 1929 and 1936, he was mentored by Abdullah, an Ethiopian rabbi, who also mentored Joseph Murphy. Neville taught incredible insights to audiences worldwide. His teachings focused on the power of imagination and consciousness.
Neville lived in a generation where speech and, therefore, the written word somewhat differed from what we are used to today. I have rewritten his original quotes below in a way that is easier for us to understand. (I did leave out the emojis!)
Here are 20 of the most memorable and effective Neville Goddard quotes to help you become a master of your reality.
1.” Assume the feeling of your wish fulfilled and observe the route that your attention follows.”
Imagine that your wish has already come true, and pay attention to the new thoughts that come to your mind.
2. “Change your conception of yourself, and you will automatically change the world in which you live.”
If you think of yourself differently, your surroundings will change, too.
3. “Imagination and faith are the secrets of creation.”
Creating something requires imagination and belief.
4. “The world is yourself pushed out. Ask yourself what you want and then give it to yourself.”
People behave, act, feel, and think whatever and however you assume they will behave, act, feel, and think. Decide what you want and how you want others to act, and assume it will happen.
5. “Do not try to change people; they are only messengers telling you who you are. Revalue yourself and they will confirm the change.”
People are like messengers who tell us about ourselves. We should focus on improving ourselves instead of trying to change others. When we improve ourselves, the actions of others will also improve.
6. “You are already that which you want to be, and your refusal to believe this is the only reason you do not see it.”
You are already the person you want to be, but you may not realize it because you don’t believe it.
7. “Feeling is the secret; it is the feeling which impresses the subconscious with the belief.”
To bring the change we desire into our lives, we must feel as if it’s already a part of our reality.
8. “All things exist in the human imagination.”
Anything that we can imagine already exists.
9. “Man moves in a world that is nothing more or less than his consciousness objectified.”
Humans live in a world that is the manifestation of their thoughts and judgements.
10. “Your opinion of yourself is your most important viewpoint. You are infinitely greater than you think you are.”
The way you see yourself is really important. You are much more amazing than you might believe.
11. “Prayer is the art of assuming the feeling of being and having that which you want.”
Prayer means feeling as if you already have what you want.
12. “The outer world is a reflection of the inner world. Other people’s perception of you is a reflection of them; your response to them is an awareness of you.”
The way people react to you is based on their own thoughts and feelings about yourself, rather than who you really are. How you react to others is how you think of yourself and your opinion about yourself.
13. “Imagination is the only reality.”
A mental image you hold of something you cannot see or touch is more real than what you can see or can touch.
14. “Everything you can imagine is real. Everything you call real is imagined.”
Anything you envision in your mind is real. And the things you believe to be real are imagined.
15. “Believe in the reality of your own imagination.”
Trust in the things you can imagine because they are real.
16. “What you see when you close your eyes is more real than what you see when you open them.”
What you imagine in your mind when you close your eyes is more true than what you see in front of you when your eyes are open.
17. “Disregard appearances, conditions, in fact, all evidence of your senses that deny the fulfilment of your desire. Rest in the assumption that you already are what you want to be, for in that determined assumption you and your infinite being are merged in creative unity, and with your infinite being (God) all things are possible.”
Don’t believe what you see or feel if it is not what you want. Instead, believe that you are already the person you want to be and trust that you and know the universe (God) is working with you to make it happen. When you believe in your infinite potential, anything is possible.
18. “You must imagine yourself right into the state of your fulfilled desire…and hold yourself in that state until you feel it is natural: the means will appear, and you will be led to the fulfilment of your wish.”
You must picture yourself in a situation where your wish is already fulfilled. Stay in that state until it feels natural to you. Then, ways to achieve your wish will appear.
19. “The future must become the present in the imagination of the one who would wisely and consciously create circumstances.”
To create a good future, we must imagine it as our current reality.
20. “We do not attract that which we want, but that which we are.”
We don’t get what we wish for. We get what we are.
These quotes express Neville Goddard’s teachings on the power of imagination and consciousness and the importance of maintaining an unwavering mindset. His teachings continue to inspire many seeking personal and spiritual growth.
I have just discovered Neville Goddard. Thanks, it’s handy to have his best quotes in one place.