No one is mocked with the yearning for that which he has no ability to attain. If he holds the right mental attitude and struggles earnestly, honestly toward his goal, he will reach it, or at least approximate to it. Orison Swett Marden abilityapproximateattain share on social
Your outlook upon life, your estimate of yourself, your estimate of your value are largely colored by your environment. Your whole career will be modified, shaped, molded by your surroundings, by the character of the people with whom you come in contact every day. Orison Swett Marden careercharactercolore share on social
Work faithfully, and you will put yourself in possession of a glorious and enlarging happiness. Orison Swett Marden enlargefaithfullyglorious Change image and share on social
Nearly all the great improvements, discoveries, inventions, and achievements which have elevated and blessed humanity have been the triumphs of enthusiasm. Orison Swett Marden achievementblessdiscovery Change image and share on social
Believe with all your heart that you will do what you were made to do. Never for an instant harbor a doubt of it. Orison Swett Marden doubtharborheart Change image and share on social
The most fascinating person is always the one of the most winning manners; not the one of greatest physical beauty. Orison Swett Marden beautyfascinategreat Change image and share on social
Economize in other things if you must, wear threadbare clothes if necessary, but never cheat your body or brain by the quality and quantity of your food. Poor, cheap food which produces low vitality and inferior brain force is the worst kind of economy. Orison Swett Marden badbodybrain share on social
When God calls a man to be upright and pure and generous, he also calls him to be intelligent and skillful, and strong and brave. Orison Swett Marden bravecallgenerous Change image and share on social
It is just as important to set apart time for the development of our aesthetic faculties as for cultivating the money-getting instinct. A man cannot live by bread alone. His higher life demands an impalpable food. Orison Swett Marden aestheticbreadcultivate share on social
We advance on our journey only when we face our goal, when we are confident and believe we are going to win out. Orison Swett Marden advanceconfidentface Change image and share on social
