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...
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CountryUnited States of America
man successful trying
Every man must play the part of his ambition. If you are trying to be a successful man, you must play the part.
successful men ideas
The successful men of today are men of one overmastering idea, one unwavering aim, men of single and intense purpose.
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No young man starting in life could have better capital than plenty of friends. They will strengthen his credit, support him in every great effort, and make him what, unaided, he could never be. Friends of the right sort will help him more - to be happy and successful - than much money.
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The influential man is the successful man, whether he be rich or poor.
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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.
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No man can be ideally successful until he has found his place. Like a locomotive he is strong on the track, but weak anywhere else.
successful blow men
The giants of the race have been men of concentration, who have struck sledge-hammer blows in one place until they have accomplished their purpose. The successful men of today are men of one overmastering idea, one unwavering aim, men of single and intense purpose.
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.
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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.
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There is no surer token of a little mind than to imagine that anything in the way of physical labor is dishonoring.
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The true doctrine is that labor - systematic, effective, congenial labor - is not only a necessity, but is the source of the highest enjoyment.
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The most fascinating person is always the one of the most winning manners; not the one of greatest physical beauty.