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    A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
    to accomplish it. He should make this purpose the centralizing point of
    his thoughts. It may take the form of a spiritual ideal, or it may be a
    worldly object, according to his nature at the time being; but whichever
    it is, he should steadily focus his thought forces upon the object which
    he has set before him. He should make this purpose his supreme duty, and
    should devote himself to its attainment, not allowing his thoughts to
    wander away into ephemeral fancies, longings, and imaginings. This is the
    royal road to self-control and true concentration of thought. Even if he
    fails again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily must
    until weakness is overcome), the strength of character gained will be the
    measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting point for
    future power and triumph.

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In some sense man is a microcosm of the universe; therefore what man is,
is a clue to the universe. read more

In some sense man is a microcosm of the universe; therefore what man is,
is a clue to the universe. We are enfolded in the universe.

by David Bohm Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Though language forms the preacher, 'Tis "good works" make the man.

Though language forms the preacher, 'Tis "good works" make the man.

by Eliza Cook Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Happiness is a continuation of happenings which are not resisted.

Happiness is a continuation of happenings which are not resisted.

by Deepak Chopra Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Everywhere one seeks to produce meaning, to make the world signify, to render it visible. We are not, however, in read more

Everywhere one seeks to produce meaning, to make the world signify, to render it visible. We are not, however, in danger of lacking meaning; quite the contrary, we are gorged with meaning and it is killing us.

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The past doesn't equal the future.

The past doesn't equal the future.

by Anthony Robbins Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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In Hollywood all the marriages are happy, it's trying
to live together afterwards that causes all the problems.

In Hollywood all the marriages are happy, it's trying
to live together afterwards that causes all the problems.

by Shelly Winters Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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The world is not to be put in order, the world is order incarnate. It
is for us to put read more

The world is not to be put in order, the world is order incarnate. It
is for us to put ourselves in unison with this order.

by Henry Miller Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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You can change anything you want. You just can't change everything you
want.

You can change anything you want. You just can't change everything you
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I was brought up in the great tradition of the late nineteenth century:
that a writer never complains, never explains read more

I was brought up in the great tradition of the late nineteenth century:
that a writer never complains, never explains and never disdains.

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