417 Quotes by Orison Swett Marden

But how shall I get ideas? ''Keep your wits open! Observe! Observe! Study! Study! But above all, Think! Think! And when a noble image is indelibly impressed upon the mind - Act!

Concentrate . . . for the greatest achievements are reserved for the man of single aim, in whom no rival powers divide the empire of the soul.

Man becomes a slave to his constantly repeated acts. What he at first chooses, at last compels.

Opportunity is often missed because we are broadcasting when we should be tuning in

Every great man has become great, every successful man has succeeded, in proportion as he has confined his powers to one particular channel.

How can I develop myself into the grandest possible manhood?

We can give our smiles, our encouragement, our sympathy to someone who needs them every day of the year.

Every germ of goodness will at last struggle into bloom and fruitage...true success follows every right step.

The secret of happiness is in a cheerful, contented mind. He is poor who is dissatisfied; he is rich who is contented with what he has, and can enjoy what others own.