Weak is he who permits his thoughts to control his actions; strong is he who forces his actions to control his thoughts.

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Action will destroy your procrastination.

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Never allow anyone to rain on your parade and thus cast a pall of gloom and defeat on the entire day. Remember that no talent, no self-denial, no brains, no character, are required to set up in the fault-finding business. Nothing external can have any power over you unless you permit it. Your time is too precious to be sacrificed in wasted days combating the menial forces of hate, jealously, and envy. Guard your fragile life carefully. Only God can shape a flower, but any foolish child can pull it to pieces.

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True security lies not in the things one has, but in the things one can do without.

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Remember that the most difficult tasks are consummated, not by a single explosive burst of energy or effort, but by the constant daily application of the best you have within you.

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You will achieve your grand dream, a day at a time, so set goals for each day.

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How do I change? If I feel depressed I will sing. If I feel sad I will laugh. If I feel ill I will double my labor. If I feel fear I will plunge ahead. If I feel inferior I will wear new garments. If I feel uncertain I will raise my voice. If I feel poverty I will think of wealth to come. If I feel incompetent I will think of past success. If I feel insignificant I will remember my goals. Today I will be the master of my emotions.

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Nothing is easier than fault finding.

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Practice the art of patience for nature never acts in haste.

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Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.

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