You must lay aside your greed; have no unworthy motive in your desire to become rich and powerful. It is legitimate and right to desire riches, if you want them for the sake of your soul, but not if you desire them for the lists of the flesh.

There is a Law of Gratitude, and it is absolutely necessary that you should observe the law if you are to get the results you seek.

You are already one with God; you want to become consciously aware of it.

First, you believe that there is one intelligent substance, from which all things proceed. Second, you believe that this substance gives you everything you desire. And third, you relate yourself to it by a feeling of deep and profound gratitude.

Do every common act as a god should do it; speak every word as a god should speak it.

Resolve that you will now lay aside all else and concentrate upon the attainment of conscious unity with God.

Do not pay too much attention to the advice or suggestions of those around you.