Orison Swett Marden
Orison Swett Marden
Dr. Orison Swett Mardenwas an American inspirational author who wrote about achieving success in life and founded SUCCESS magazine in 1897. His writings discuss common-sense principles and virtues that make for a well-rounded, successful life. Many of his ideas are based on New Thought philosophy...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWriter
CountryUnited States of America
character play wish
One of the best strengtheners of character and developers of stamina ... is to assume the part you wish to play; to assert stoutly the possession of whatever you lack.
humble ambition character
The sculptor will chip off all unnecessary material to set free the angel. Nature will chip and pound us remorselessly to bring out our possibilities. She will strip us of wealth, humble our pride, humiliate our ambition, let us down from the ladder of fame, will discipline us in a thousand ways, if she can develop a little character. Everything must give way to that. Wealth is nothing, position is nothing, fame is nothing, manhood is everything.
opportunity excuse weak
The lack of opportunity is ever the excuse of the weak.
inspiring ambition achievement
Ambition is the incentive that makes purpose GREAT and ACHIEVEMENT greater!
trust hands excellence
There is only one thing for us to do, and that is to do our level best right where we are every day of our lives; To use our best judgment, and then to trust the rest to that Power which holds the forces of the universe in his hands.
success hope sunshine
The hopeful man sees success where others see failure, sunshine where others see shadows and storm.
success running inspiration
The quality of your work, in the long run, is the deciding factor on how much your services are valued by the world.
needs welcome disposition
The wearer of smiles and the bearer of a kindly disposition needs no introduction, but is welcome anywhere.
strong successful men
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.
motivational believe knowing
There is no stimulus like that which comes from the consciousness of knowing that others believe in us.
nature stars flower
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.
beautiful gratitude stars
How true it is that, if we are cheerful and contented, all nature smiles, the air seems more balmy, the sky clearer, the earth has a brighter green... the flowers are more fragrant... and the sun, moon, and stars all appear more beautiful, and seem to rejoice with us.
confidence perseverance believe
There is genius in persistence. It conquers all opposers. It gives confidence. It annihilates obstacles. Everybody believes in a determined man. People know that when he undertakes a thing, the battle is half won, for his rule is to accomplish whatever he sets out to do.
kindness heart sunshine
Let us open up our natures, throw wide the doors of our hearts and let in the sunshine of good will and kindness.