Man is made or unmade by himself. In the armory of thought he forges the weapons by which he destroys himself. He also fashions the tools with which he builds for himself heavenly mansions of joy and strength and peace.

All that you accomplish or fail to accomplish with your life is the direct result of your thoughts.

Circumstance does not make the man; it reveals him to himself.

A particular train of thought persisted in, be it good or bad, cannot fail to produce its results on the character and circumstances. A man cannot directly choose his circumstances, but he can choose his thoughts, and so indirectly, yet surely, shape his circumstances.

No man is hindered by another; he is only hindered by himself. No man suffers because of another; he suffers only because of himself.

The very fact that you are a complainer, shows that you deserve your lot.

The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.