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The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental rut already made. It requires troublesome work to undertake read more
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.
No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.
No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.
It is overdoing the thing to die for love.
It is overdoing the thing to die for love.
The Promised Land always lies on the other side of a Wilderness.
The Promised Land always lies on the other side of a Wilderness.
Don't worry about people stealing an idea. If it's original, you will have to ram it down their throats.
Don't worry about people stealing an idea. If it's original, you will have to ram it down their throats.
A thick skin is a gift from God.
A thick skin is a gift from God.
The only thing I can't stand is discomfort.
The only thing I can't stand is discomfort.
You either move toward something you love or away from something
you fear. The first expands. The second constricts.
You either move toward something you love or away from something
you fear. The first expands. The second constricts.
A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
to accomplish it. He should make read more
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.
