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There can be no failure to a man who has not lost his courage, his character, his self respect, or his self-confidence. He is still a King.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden We lift ourselves by our own thought; we climb upon our vision of ourselves.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden There is no medicine like hope.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden We must give more in order to get more. It is the generous giving of ourselves that produces the generous harvest.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden Our thoughts and imaginations are the only real limits to our possibilities.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden A woman who is self-reliant, positive, optimistic, and undertakes her work with the assurance of success magnetizes her condition. She draws to herself the creative powers of the universe.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden Most of our obstacles would melt away if, instead of cowering before them, we should make up our minds to walk boldly through them.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden The secret of happiness is in a cheerful, contented mind. He is poor who is dissatisfied; he is rich who is contented with what he has, and can enjoy what others own.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden Joyfulness keeps the heart and face young. A good laugh makes us better friends with ourselves and everybody around us.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden No one has a corner on success. It is his who pays the price.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden There is no law by which one can, as long as he thinks he can’t.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden Worry clogs the brain and paralyzes the thought. A troubled brain can not think clearly, vigorously, locally.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in your environment; it is not in luck or chance, or the help of others; it is in yourself alone.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden No man can be ideally successful until he has found his place. Like a locomotive he is strong on the track, but weak anywhere else.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they will bluff you if they can. If they see you are afraid of them… they are liable to spring upon you; but if you look them squarely in the eye, they will slink out of sight.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden The greatest thing a man can do in this world is to make the most possible out of the stuff that has been given him. This is success, and there is no other.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden
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You were fully clothed in lies, I was naked in truth. Still, when morning came It was I who survived the cold.
Obehi Vessel A.Obehi Vessel A. I loved you as Icarus loved the sun- too close, too much.
David JonesDavid Jones We attract who our souls need to grow.
Mark AnthonyMark Anthony You’re my bad habit, on this dark planet, light up my world like stars, now they’re ashes.
Chris AllchinChris Allchin Permanence is a wonderful magician. Now you see him, next he goes on to perform the greatest disappearing act of all time.
Hamilton K. AmadiHamilton K. Amadi Live to be happy not to impress.
Hayley EvansHayley Evans You shined your light on all the things I’ve been trying so hard to hide.
CindyCindy You are the love I could never escape not that I would ever want to.
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Those with a grateful mindset tend to see the message in the mess. And even though life may knock them down, the grateful find reasons, if even small ones, to get up.
Steve MaraboliSteve Maraboli If I was left with even less, but had him, then I’d still have everything.
Marine AshnalikyanMarine Ashnalikyan The best place to begin is always with gratitude.
Danielle LaPorteDanielle LaPorte Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux Gratitude is a word that I cherish. Gratitude is what defines the happiness and humanity of the human being.
Elie WieselElie Wiesel The acknowledgment of and gratitude for favors and gifts received is loved and esteemed in Heaven and on earth.
Ignatius of LoyolaIgnatius of Loyola Even though we sometimes would not get a thing, we were happy with the joy the day would bring.
Stevie WonderStevie Wonder Appreciate everything, even the ordinary. Especially the ordinary.
Pema ChodronPema Chodron
