Orison Swett
Orison Swett
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.
thinking worry brain
Worry clogs the brain and paralyzes the thought. A troubled brain can not think clearly, vigorously, locally.
real simple people
Real happiness is so simple that most people do not recognize it. It is derived from the simplest, the quietest, the most unpretentious things in the world.
heart home power
What power can poverty have over a home where loving hearts are beating with a consciousness of untold riches of the head and heart?
success leadership business
The golden rule for every business man is this: 'Put yourself in your customer's place.'
motivational-sales sticks firsts
The first part of success is 'Get-to-it-iveness'; the second part of success is 'Stick-to-it-iveness'.
inspirational confidence money
The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in your environment; it is not in luck or chance, or the help of others; it is in yourself alone.
evil deeds possibility
Whatever our creed, we feel that no good deed can by any possibility go unrewarded, no evil deed unpunished.
order giving generosity
We must give more in order to get more. It is the generous giving of ourselves that produces the generous harvest.