James Allen

"In all human affairs there are efforts, and there are results, and the strength of the effort is the measure of the result."

"Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound."

"The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream. The oak sleeps in the acorn, the bird waits in the egg, and in the highest vision of the soul a waking angel stirs. Dreams are the seedlings of realities."

"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."

"They who have conquered doubt and fear have conquered failure."

"Whether you be man or woman you will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor."