The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental rut already made. It requires troublesome work to undertake the alternation of old beliefs. Self-conceit often regards it as a sign of weakness to admit that a belief to which we have once committed ourselves is wrong. We get so identified with an idea that it is literally a "pet" notion and we rise to its defense and stop our eyes and ears to anything different.
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Be true to the best you know. This is your high ideal. If you do your best, you cannot do read more
Be true to the best you know. This is your high ideal. If you do your best, you cannot do more.
The greatness of a man's power is the measure of his surrender.
The greatness of a man's power is the measure of his surrender.
The world is full of abundance and opportunity, but far too many people
come to the fountain of life with read more
The world is full of abundance and opportunity, but far too many people
come to the fountain of life with a sieve instead of a tank car...a
teaspoon instead of a steam shovel. They expect little and as a result
they get little.
If you are living out of a sense of obligation you are slave.
If you are living out of a sense of obligation you are slave.
Cherish your human connections: your relationships with friends and family.
Cherish your human connections: your relationships with friends and family.
Nothing is terrible except fear itself.
Nothing is terrible except fear itself.
You must see your goals clearly and specifically before you can set out for them. Hold them in your mind read more
You must see your goals clearly and specifically before you can set out for them. Hold them in your mind until they become second nature.
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true read more
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.
No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.
