Carlos Castaneda

1925 - 1998

Carlos Castaneda was an American author and anthropologist known for his series of books that blend ethnography and mysticism, with a focus on shamanism and psychedelic experiences. His most famous work, "The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge," introduced readers to his experiences with a Yaqui Indian sorcerer named Don Juan Matus.

We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.

The Power of Silence, p. 275, 1987

Much of your pain is self-chosen.

The Fire From Within, p. 222, 1984