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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One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have
only interest.
One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have
only interest.
Over the years, I've had hundreds of shots blocked. You've got to go in and take chances.
Over the years, I've had hundreds of shots blocked. You've got to go in and take chances.
As I lived up to the highest light I had, higher and higher light came
to me.
As I lived up to the highest light I had, higher and higher light came
to me.
The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft
falling.
The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft
falling.
Never set limits, go after your dreams, don't be afraid to push the boundaries. And laugh a lot - it's read more
Never set limits, go after your dreams, don't be afraid to push the boundaries. And laugh a lot - it's good for you!
The greatest genius will never be worth much if he pretends to draw
exclusively from his own resources.
The greatest genius will never be worth much if he pretends to draw
exclusively from his own resources.
You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as your
dominant aspiration.
You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as your
dominant aspiration.
When the freedom they wished for most was freedom from responsibility,
then Athens ceased to be free and was never read more
When the freedom they wished for most was freedom from responsibility,
then Athens ceased to be free and was never free again.
This is my peace message in one sentence: This is the way of
peace-overcome evil with good, and falsehood with read more
This is my peace message in one sentence: This is the way of
peace-overcome evil with good, and falsehood with truth, and hatred with
love.
