Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory.
Drop the idea that you are Atlas carrying the world on your shoulders. The world would go on even without you. Don’t take yourself so seriously.
The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence.
There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.
Change yourself and your work will seem different.
Promises are like crying babies in a theater, they should be carried out at once.
Imagination is the true magic carpet.
Understanding can overcome any situation, however mysterious or insurmountable it may appear to be.
We struggle with the complexities and avoid the simplicities.
You will soon break the bow if you keep it always stretched.
If you want a quality, act as if you already have it. If you want to be courageous, act as if you were – and as you act and persevere in acting, so you tend to become.
Let go and let God. Let Him take over your life and run it. He knows how.
When you pray for anyone you tend to modify your personal attitude toward him.
Any action is better than no action at all.
In every difficult situation is potential value. Believe this, then begin looking for it.
When a problem comes along, study it until you are completely knowledgeable. Then find that weak spot, break the problem apart, and the rest will be easy.
First thing every morning before you arise say out loud, I believe.
What seems impossible one minute becomes, through faith, possible the next.
If you visualize a failure, you tend to create the conditions that produce failure. Visualize-believe-and thank God in advance.
Miracles are of all sizes. And if you start believing in little miracles, you can work up to the bigger ones.