The vision that you glorify in your mind, the Ideal that you enthrone in your heart - this you will build your life by, this you will become.
James AllenMen are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound. The man who does not shrink from self-crucifixion can never fail to accomplish the object upon which his heart is set. This is true of earthly as of heavenly things. Even the man whose object is to acquire wealth must be prepared to make great personal sacrifices before he can accomplish his object; and how much more so he who would realize a strong and well-poised life.
James AllenThe more intense the nature of a man, the more readily will he find meditation, and the more successfully will he practice it.
James Allen