100+ Eat Pray Love Quotes That Will Change the Way You See Life
Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love isn’t just a book—it’s a journey, a transformation, and a soul-stirring invitation to rediscover yourself. Published in 2006, this memoir tells the story of one woman’s search for everything across Italy, India, and Indonesia. Along the way, Gilbert drops truth bombs, poetic insights, and raw reflections that resonate with millions of readers.
Whether you’re going through a breakup, seeking purpose, or just in need of a mindset reset, these quotes from Eat Pray Love will challenge how you think, feel, and live.
Below, we’ve curated 100+ Eat Pray Love quotes—categorized into themes—so you can tap into their wisdom no matter where you are on your journey.
🌿 Section 1: Quotes on Self-Discovery
1. “You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestation of your own blessings.”
2. “Never forget that once upon a time, in an unguarded moment, you recognized yourself as a friend.”
3. “To lose balance sometimes for love is part of living a balanced life.”
4. “I am stronger than depression and I am braver than loneliness and nothing will ever exhaust me.”
5. “We don’t realize that, somewhere within us all, there does exist a supreme self who is eternally at peace.”
6. “You were given life; it is your duty (and also your entitlement as a human being) to find something beautiful within life, no matter how slight.”
7. “Stop wearing your wishbone where your backbone ought to be.”
8. “Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions.”
9. “You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day.”
10. “When I get lonely these days, I think: So be lonely, Liz. Learn your way around loneliness. Make a map of it.”
🍝 Section 2: Quotes on Pleasure and Joy (Italy Chapter)
11. “We must take care of our bodies, our temples, our physical beings.”
12. “I’m having a relationship with my pizza.”
13. “In a world that makes you feel guilty for resting, joy is revolutionary.”
14. “The culture of Rome is to live in the moment. To laugh. To eat well. To drink well.”
15. “I want to enjoy my life, not escape it.”
16. “Americans don’t really know how to enjoy themselves.”
17. “Dolce far niente: the sweetness of doing nothing.”
18. “This is a good sign, having a broken heart. It means we have tried for something.”
19. “I wanted to experience a culture that valued pleasure over productivity.”
20. “Happiness is the consequence of personal effort.”
🧘 Section 3: Quotes on Spirituality and Inner Peace (India Chapter)
21. “God dwells within you, as you.”
22. “Prayer is a relationship; half the job is mine.”
23. “Look for God, like a man with his head on fire looks for water.”
24. “The resting place of the mind is the heart.”
25. “There’s a difference between solitude and loneliness.”
26. “I’ve come to believe that there exists in the universe something I call ‘The Physics of The Quest.’”
27. “Devotion is diligence without assurance.”
28. “I want God to play in my bloodstream the way sunlight amuses itself on the water.”
29. “Surrender is the open-hearted acceptance of what is.”
30. “Sometimes to lose balance for love is part of living a balanced life.”
💕 Section 4: Quotes on Love and Relationships (Bali Chapter)
31. “A soul mate’s purpose is to shake you up.”
32. “A true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back.”
33. “This kind of love is not meant to last forever. It comes into your life to reveal another layer of yourself.”
34. “Having a man in my life was no longer about completion, but companionship.”
35. “Do not apologize for crying. Without this emotion, we are only robots.”
36. “Love is the only thing that matters.”
37. “I crossed the ocean to find you.”
38. “To love without needing is the purest form of love.”
39. “You deserve love and you’ll get it.”
40. “You can still love someone and let them go.”
🌏 Section 5: Quotes on Travel and Adventure
41. “Travel is the great true love of my life.”
42. “I want to marvel at something.”
43. “If you’re brave enough to leave behind everything familiar, you’ll be rewarded.”
44. “Your path is unique. Own it.”
45. “The journey is the reward.”
46. “Let yourself be silently drawn by the pull of what you truly love.”
47. “Adventure should be part of everyone’s life.”
48. “Going somewhere new is like falling in love.”
49. “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.”
50. “Travel far, eat well, and pray often.”
💭 Section 6: Quotes About Healing and Letting Go
51. “Ruin is a gift. Ruin is the road to transformation.”
52. “Don’t be afraid to break apart. It’s how the light gets in.”
53. “It’s better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else’s life with perfection.”
54. “Some days are meant to fall apart.”
55. “Let go of the idea that the past could have been any different.”
56. “Pain is a part of life; suffering is optional.”
57. “You cannot see your reflection in running water.”
58. “Give yourself permission to start over.”
59. “Healing happens in layers.”
60. “You don’t need to fix yourself. You only need to come home to yourself.”
🔥 Section 7: Bold Quotes That Wake You Up
61. “If you’re brave enough to leave behind everything familiar… then the universe will reward your courage.”
62. “You need to learn how to stand still in the midst of chaos.”
63. “Don’t look at your feet to see if you are doing it right. Just dance.”
64. “Don’t let your mind bully your body.”
65. “Your job is to keep doing your job.”
66. “Sometimes you just have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down.”
67. “You didn’t come this far to only come this far.”
68. “Decide what kind of life you actually want. Then say no to everything that isn’t that.”
69. “Leap, and the net will appear.”
70. “Fear is boring.”
🌸 Section 8: Quotes on Gratitude and Mindfulness
71. “Smile with face, smile with mind, and good energy will come to you.”
72. “Appreciate the moment. This moment is your life.”
73. “Even in the mess, there is beauty.”
74. “Bless what you have and what you’re becoming.”
75. “Find stillness in the chaos.”
76. “Eat with love. Pray with intention. Love with courage.”
77. “Notice the little things. They are not little.”
78. “Gratitude is the gateway to joy.”
79. “A quiet mind is a powerful thing.”
80. “Start your day with thank you.”
🧠 Section 9: Quotes on Wisdom and Growth
81. “The only thing more unthinkable than leaving was staying.”
82. “What if you let go of all you thought you were supposed to be?”
83. “I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.”
84. “Wisdom tells me I am nothing. Love tells me I am everything.”
85. “Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.”
86. “Don’t wait for permission to become who you were meant to be.”
87. “You’re allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress.”
88. “Become curious about your own story.”
89. “Trust the process, even when it doesn’t make sense yet.”
90. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
🎯 Final 10 Quotes That Hit Different
91. “If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that you can’t run from yourself.”
92. “Love yourself enough to explore.”
93. “If you clear out all that space in your mind, you’d have a doorway.”
94. “We search for happiness, and sometimes we find it where we least expect.”
95. “The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all.”
96. “Every day, you have a choice: evolve or repeat.”
97. “Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction.”
98. “Be brave enough to break your own heart.”
99. “Own your story. Even the messy chapters.”
100. “You can always choose again. Always.”
101. “Eat. Pray. Love. And don’t apologize for it.”
🌟 Final Thoughts
Eat Pray Love isn’t just a story—it’s a spiritual compass. Whether you’re craving peace, adventure, love, or healing, Elizabeth Gilbert’s words offer a roadmap back to yourself.
Let these quotes be your daily reminders. Bookmark them, journal about them, or return to them whenever life feels too loud.
And remember—sometimes, the most powerful journey is the one you take within.
