Whenever you go out doors, draw the chin in, carry the crown of your head high, and fill the lungs to the utmost; drink in the sunshine; greet your friends with a smile, and put soul into every handclasp. Do no fear being misunderstood and do not waste a minute thinking about your enemies. Try to fix firmly in your mind what you would like to do; and then, without veering off direction, you will move straight to your goal. Keep your mind on the great and splendid things you would like to do; and then as the days go gliding away, you will find yourself unconsciously seizing upon the opportunities that are required for the fulfilment of your desire, just as the coral insect takes from the running tide the elements it needs. Picture in your mind the able earnest, useful person you desire to be, and the thought you hold is hourly transforming you into that particular individual … Thought is supreme. Preserve the right mental attitude – the attitude of courage, frankness and good cheer. To think rightly is to create. All things come through desire and every sincere prayer is answered. We become like that on which our heart is fixed. Carry your chin in and the crown of your head high. We are gods in the chrysalis.
Elbert Hubbard
This is one of my favourite quotes. I love how it motivates me to not only act positively and improve my physiology but also to think positively.
I was teary the first time I read it because it is so poetic and embodies so much truth.
Elbert Hubbard
This is one of my favourite quotes. I love how it motivates me to not only act positively and improve my physiology but also to think positively.
I was teary the first time I read it because it is so poetic and embodies so much truth.