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
determination home men
A great many people never really discover themselves until ruin stares them in the face. They do not seem to know how to bring out their reserves until they are overtaken by an overwhelming disaster, or until the sight of their blighted prospects and of the wreck of their homes and happiness stirs them to the very center of their beings.... There is something in defeat which puts new determination into a man of mettle.
men ideas will-and-determination
The world makes way for the man with an idea.
determination ambition winning
You must bring every particle of your energy, unanswerable resolution, your best efforts, your persistent industry to your task or the best will not come out of you. You must back up your ambition by your whole nature, by unbounded enthusiasm and a determination to win which knows no failure.
determination failure men
Most men fail, not through lack of education, but from lack of dogged determination, from lack of dauntless will.
We are all the products of our own thoughts. Whatever we concentrate upon, that we are.
considers larger low man means merely occupation
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.
among earth ideal life men prevails spirit unless
Unless generosity of spirit prevails among men, there can never be upon earth an ideal life.
desire good men
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.
mind surer
There is no surer token of a little mind than to imagine that anything in the way of physical labor is dishonoring.
congenial doctrine highest source
The true doctrine is that labor - systematic, effective, congenial labor - is not only a necessity, but is the source of the highest enjoyment.
beauty greatest physical winning
The most fascinating person is always the one of the most winning manners; not the one of greatest physical beauty.
age forge front man prompt
The man who would forge to the front in this competitive age must be a man of prompt and determined decision.
belongs chance grasp great opportunity
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.
hold iron strength strong test whatever
Strength of will is the test of a young man's possibilities. Can he will strong enough and hold whatever he undertakes with an iron grip?