Before you can do something you must first be something.

Before you can do something you must first be something.

That's why many fail-because they don't get started-they don't go. They
don't overcome inertia. They don't begin.

That's why many fail-because they don't get started-they don't go. They
don't overcome inertia. They don't begin.

Attitudes are the forerunners of conditions.

Attitudes are the forerunners of conditions.

Hard work without talent is a shame, but talent without hard work is a
tragedy.

Hard work without talent is a shame, but talent without hard work is a
tragedy.

Never keep up with Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.

Never keep up with Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.

He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions
precede great actions.

He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions
precede great actions.

Here is little Effie's head. Her brains are made of gingerbread. When
the judgement day comes, God will find six read more

Here is little Effie's head. Her brains are made of gingerbread. When
the judgement day comes, God will find six crumbs. Stooping by the coffin
lid waiting for something to rise as the something's always did. Imagine
His surprise, bellowing above the general noise, "Where is Effie? She
was dead." Back to God in a tiny voice: "My name's Maybe."
The first crumb said. The number two crumb picked up the song.
"Might, I'm called. I've done no wrong." Cried the third crumb,
"I am Should. Here's our little brother Could and my big sister
Would. Don't punish us for we've been good." And the last crumb, with
some shame, whispered unto God, "My name is Must and with the others,
we've been Effie, who isn't alive and never was. Cross the threshold have
no dread. Lift the sheet back in this way.

The most effective way to achieve right relations with any living thing is to look for the best in it, read more

The most effective way to achieve right relations with any living thing is to look for the best in it, and then help that best into the fullest expression.

One must be truthful with oneself about one's own motives, especially
if one is to survive in the world. It read more

One must be truthful with oneself about one's own motives, especially
if one is to survive in the world. It takes rigor, and it takes courage.