Quote by James Allen
Above all be of single aim; have a legitimate and useful purpose,

Above all be of single aim; have a legitimate and useful purpose, and devote yourself unreservedly to it. – James Allen

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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. – James Allen

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power
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The birds are molting. If only man could molt also — his mind once a year its errors, his heart once a year its useless passions. – James Allen

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Change
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He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much; he who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly. – James Allen

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The purpose of a mans heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. James 1:19 – Bible

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Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ; so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel. Philippians 1:27 – Bible

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Purpose

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were entreating through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20 – Bible

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An “unemployed” existence is a worse negation of life than death itself. – José Ortega y Gasset

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The belief that all genuine education comes about through experience does not mean that all experiences are genuinely or equally educative. – John Dewey

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Education

A little flattery, like a warm bath and soft towel, will let you get along with yourself, lie down with yourself, and sleep. – Willis Goth Regier, In Praise of Flattery, 2007

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Kindness

We at Chrysler borrow money the old-fashioned way. We pay it back. – Lee Iacocca

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finance

The person who needs the other person the least in a relationship is the stronger member. – Doug Coupland

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relationship