W. CLEMENT STONE

Every great man, every successful man, no matter what the field of endeavor, has known the magic that lies in these words: every adversity has the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.

To every disadvantage there is a corresponding advantage.

Thinking will not overcome fear but action will.

Sales are contingent upon the attitude of the salesman - not the attitude of the prospect.

Success is achieved and maintained by those who try and keep trying.

We have a problem. 'Congratulations.' But it's a tough problem. 'Then double congratulations.'

When you discover your mission, you will feel its demand. It will fill you with enthusiasm and a burning desire to get to work on it.

Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement.

Try, try, try, and keep on trying is the rule that must be followed to become an expert in anything.

You affect your subconscious mind by verbal repetition.

Truth will always be truth, regardless of lack of understanding, disbelief or ignorance.

Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.

Tell everyone what you want to do and someone will want to help you do it.

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

When you do the wrong thing, knowing it is wrong, you do so because you haven't developed the habit of effectively controlling or neutralizing strong inner urges that tempt you, or because you have established the wrong habit and don't know how to eliminate them effectively.

Be careful the environment you choose for it will shape you; be careful the friends you choose for you will become like them.

All personal achievement starts in the mind of the individual. Your personal achievement starts in your mind. The first step is to know exactly what your problem, goal or desire is.

Bondage is - subjection to external influences and internal negative thoughts and attitudes.

What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch?

When we direct our thoughts properly, we can control our emotions.

Prayer is man's greatest power!

Like success, failure is many things to many people. With Positive Mental Attitude, failure is a learning experience, a rung on the ladder, a plateau at which to get your thoughts in order and prepare to try again.

You always do what you want to do. This is true with every act. You may say that you had to do something, or that you were forced to, but actually, whatever you do, you do by choice. Only you have the power to choose for yourself.

To be happy, make other people happy.

There's a great joy in my giving. It's thrilling. It's exhilarating. It's important to be a part of sharing. It is my love. It is my joy.