When we begin to desire a thing, to yearn for it with all our hearts, we begin to establish relationship with it in proportion to the strength and persistency of our longing and intelligent effort to realize it. Orison Swett Marden begindesireeffort 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
The achievements of willpower are almost beyond computation. Scarcely anything seems impossible to the man who can will strongly enough and long enough. Orison Swett Marden achievementcomputationimpossible Change image and share on social
Do not give up your dream because it is apparently not being realized, because you cannot see it coming true. Cling to your vision with all the tenacity you can muster. Keep it bright; do not let the bread-and-butter side of life cloud your ideal or dim it. Orison Swett Marden apparentlybreadbright share on social
The great opportunity belongs to him who can see it, to him who can grasp it. The better part of your chance is right inside of you. Orison Swett Marden belongchancegrasp Change image and share on social
There is nothing in this world which men desire and struggle for, and that is good for them, of which there is not enough for everybody. Orison Swett Marden desiregoodman 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
By constant contemplation of excellence, we clear our selfhood of all dross and impurities. Orison Swett Marden clearconstantcontemplation Change image and share on social
In order to keep himself at the top of his condition, to obtain complete mastery of all his powers and possibilities, a man must be good to himself mentally; he must think well of himself. Orison Swett Marden completeconditiongood 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