James Allen ( 5 of 45 )
Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound
Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound
A man has to learn that he cannot command things, but that he can command himself; that he cannot coerce read more
A man has to learn that he cannot command things, but that he can command himself; that he cannot coerce the wills of others, but that he can mold and master his own will: and things serve him who serves Truth; people seek guidance of him who is master of himself.
The very fact that you are a complainer, shows that you deserve your lot.
The very fact that you are a complainer, shows that you deserve your lot.
Before complaining that you are a slave to another, be sure that you are not a slave to self. Look read more
Before complaining that you are a slave to another, be sure that you are not a slave to self. Look within;...You will find there, perchance, slavish thoughts, slavish desires, and in your daily life and conduct slavish habits. Conquer these; cease to be a slave to self, and no man will have the power to enslave you.
It is a common error to suppose that the Higher Life is a matter of reading, and the adoption of read more
It is a common error to suppose that the Higher Life is a matter of reading, and the adoption of theological or metaphysical hypotheses, and that Spiritual Principles can be apprehended by this method.
