True economy means the wisest expenditure of what we have, everything considered, looking at it from the broadest standpoint. It is not a good thing to save a nickel at the expenditure of twenty-five cents' worth of time. Orison Swett Marden broadcentconsider share on social
He is the richest man who enriches his country most; in whom the people feel richest and proudest; who gives himself with his money; who opens the doors of opportunity widest to those about him; who is ears to the deaf, eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame. Orison Swett Marden blindcountrydeaf share on social
A day of worry is more exhausting than a week of work. Worry upsets our whole system; work keeps it in health and order. Orison Swett Marden dayexhausthealth Change image and share on social
No one can make the most of himself until he looks upon his life as a magnificent possibility, the materials for a great masterpiece, to mar or spoil which would be a great tragedy. Orison Swett Marden greatlifemagnificent Change image and share on social
Life is a great university for the unfolding of the mind, for developing character. In choosing our life work, when we are free to choose, we should remember this, and choose that which will call the biggest man or woman out of us and not that from which we can coin the most dollars. Orison Swett Marden bigcallcharacter share on social
No man can stand still; the moment progress is not made, retrogression begins. If the blade is not kept sharp and bright, the law of rust will assert its claim. Orison Swett Marden assertbeginblade Change image and share on social
More men are ruined by underestimating the value of money than by overestimating it. Let us, then, abandon the affectation of despising money, and frankly own its value. Orison Swett Marden abandonaffectationdespise Change image and share on social
A strong, successful man is not the victim of his environment. He creates favorable conditions. His own inherent force and energy compel things to turn out as he desires. Orison Swett Marden compelconditioncreate Change image and 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