Most men have worried about things which never happened, and more men have been killed by worry than by hard work.

. . . idealism is one of the greatest forces in the world. It makes seeming impossibilities possible and succeeds where prudence fails. But unless the idealist is brave and has the courage to face the truth, his idealism creates nothing.

The way to health, harmony, and happiness is primarily mental.

Make your judgment trustworthy by trusting it. Cultivate regular periods of silence and meditation. The best time to build judgment is in solitude, when you can think out things for yourself without the probability of interruption.

Every good thought you think is contributing its share to the ultimate result of your life.

People around you are quick to read your attitude of thought toward them. Inner thoughts and feelings are communicated in ways other than by the spoken word.

Periods of wholesome laziness, after days of energetic effort, will wonderfully tone up the mind and body.