Matthew Adams
Matthew Adams
Matthew Adamswas a distinguished writer in Boston, Massachusetts, though a mechanic, or "tradesman," yet had a handsome collection of books and cultivated literature. Benjamin Franklin acknowledges his obligations for access to his library. He was one of the writers of the Essays in the New England Journal. He died poor, but with a reputation more durable than an estate, in 1753...
life friendship memories
It's what each of us sows, and how, that gives us character and prestige. Seeds of kindness, goodwill, and human understanding, planted in fertile soil, spring up into deathless friendships, big deeds of worth, and a memory that will not soon fade out. We are all sowers of seeds-and let us never forget it!
world
The further you get from nature, the less happy you are; and the nearer, the more exultant you become over the world and all that there is in it.
fun doe needs
He who does not get fun and enjoyment out of every day...needs to reorganize his life
work tired should-have
People do not get tired out from working where work is intelligently handled. Work, if it is interesting, is a stimulant. It's worry and a lack of interest in what one does that tire and discourage. Every one of us should have our pet interests-as many as we can handle efficiently and happily. Our interests should never be allowed to lag or get cold so that all enthusiasm is spent. Each day can be one of triumph if you keep up to your interests-feeding them as they feed you!
thinking addiction accomplish
We can accomplish almost anything within our ability if we but think we can.
life attitude mean
What you think means more than anything else in your life. More than what you earn, more than where you live, more than your social position, and more than what anyone else may think about you.
inspirational each-day triumph
Each day can be one of triumph if you keep up your interests.
success encouragement character
There is no such thing as a "self-made" man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our success.
doors views mind
Learn to keep the door shut, keep out of your mind and out of your world every element that seeks admittance with no definite helpful end in view.
sacrifice strive this-life
In this life we get only those things for which we hunt, for which we strive, and for which we are willing to sacrifice.