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A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make read more
A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make this purpose the centralizing point of
his thoughts. It may take the form of a spiritual ideal, or it may be a
worldly object, according to his nature at the time being; but whichever
it is, he should steadily focus his thought forces upon the object which
he has set before him. He should make this purpose his supreme duty, and
should devote himself to its attainment, not allowing his thoughts to
wander away into ephemeral fancies, longings, and imaginings. This is the
royal road to self-control and true concentration of thought. Even if he
fails again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily must
until weakness is overcome), the strength of character gained will be the
measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting point for
future power and triumph.
The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the
nature of the one who prays.
The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the
nature of the one who prays.
It is better to wear out than to rust out.
It is better to wear out than to rust out.
Joy is the feeling of grinning on the inside.
Joy is the feeling of grinning on the inside.
Only he who can see the invisible can do the impossible.
Only he who can see the invisible can do the impossible.
I am neither an optimist nor pessimist, but a possibilist.
I am neither an optimist nor pessimist, but a possibilist.
The earth is like a spaceship that didn't come with an operating
manual.
The earth is like a spaceship that didn't come with an operating
manual.
A mind at peace, a mind centered and not focused on harming others, is
stronger than any physical force in read more
A mind at peace, a mind centered and not focused on harming others, is
stronger than any physical force in the universe.
No man succeeds without a good woman behind him. Wife or mother, if it is both, he is twice blessed read more
No man succeeds without a good woman behind him. Wife or mother, if it is both, he is twice blessed indeed. - 1963.
