What is enthusiasm but a passionate belief in what seems to be a high and holy aim - an unselfish devotion to some noble cause - a consecration of heart and mind and soul to the attainment of a great object? Orison Swett Marden aimattainmentbelief share on social
There is no surer token of a little mind than to imagine that anything in the way of physical labor is dishonoring. Orison Swett Marden dishonoringimaginelabor Change image and share on social
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 Marden greatmakeman Change image and share on social
The forthputting of willpower is a means of strengthening willpower. The will becomes strong by exercise. To stick to a thing till you are master is a test of intellectual discipline and power. Orison Swett Marden disciplineexerciseforthputting Change image and share on social
If our dreams are sincere desires to achieve, not mere pipe-dreams, there is something deep within ourselves which comes out to meet them and helps to make them realities. Orison Swett Marden achievedeepdesire Change image and share on social
Open eyes will discover opportunities everywhere; open ears will never fail to detect the cries of those who are perishing for assistance; open hearts will never want for worthy objects upon which to bestow their gifts; open hands will never lack for noble work to do. Orison Swett Marden assistancebestowcry share on social
Forests, lakes, and rivers, clouds and winds, stars and flowers, stupendous glaciers and crystal snowflakes - every form of animate or inanimate existence, leaves its impress upon the soul of man. Orison Swett Marden animatecloudcrystal Change image and share on social
Our destiny changes with our thought; we shall become what we wish to become, do what we wish to do, when our habitual thought corresponds with our desire. Orison Swett Marden corresponddesiredestiny Change image and share on social
Wanted: a man who is larger than his calling, who considers it a low estimate of his occupation to value it merely as a means of getting a living. Orison Swett Marden callconsiderestimate Change image and share on social