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The person with a fixed goal, a clear picture of his desire, or an ideal always before him, causes it, read more
The person with a fixed goal, a clear picture of his desire, or an ideal always before him, causes it, through repetition, to be buried deeply in his subconscious mind and is thus enabled, thanks to its generative and sustaining power, to realize his goal in a minimum of time and with a minimum of physical effort. Just pursue the thought unceasingly. Step by step you will achieve realization, for all your faculties and powers become directed to that end.
 Two great things you can give your children: one is
roots, the other is wings.  
 Two great things you can give your children: one is
roots, the other is wings. 
Know and believe in yourself, and what others think won't disturb you.
Know and believe in yourself, and what others think won't disturb you.
Before you can do something you must first be something.
Before you can do something you must first be something.
The treacherous, unexplored areas of the world are not in continents or the seas; they are in the hearts and read more
The treacherous, unexplored areas of the world are not in continents or the seas; they are in the hearts and minds of men.
Of course we all have our limits, but how can you possibly find your boundaries unless you explore as far read more
Of course we all have our limits, but how can you possibly find your boundaries unless you explore as far and as wide as you possibly can? I would rather fail in an attempt at something new and uncharted than safely succeed in a repeat of something I have done.
 The world is a looking glass. It gives back to every
man a true reflection of his own thoughts.  
 The world is a looking glass. It gives back to every
man a true reflection of his own thoughts. 
If you're afraid to die, you will not be able to live.
If you're afraid to die, you will not be able to live.
 You have to follow the old rule for a while. In fact, once you master
the old rule, you are read more 
 You have to follow the old rule for a while. In fact, once you master
the old rule, you are then the master-and masters get to change things.