Matthew Adams
Matthew Adams
Matthew Adamswas a distinguished writer in Boston, Massachusetts, though a mechanic, or "tradesman," yet had a handsome collection of books and cultivated literature. Benjamin Franklin acknowledges his obligations for access to his library. He was one of the writers of the Essays in the New England Journal. He died poor, but with a reputation more durable than an estate, in 1753...
doors views mind
Learn to keep the door shut, keep out of your mind and out of your world every element that seeks admittance with no definite helpful end in view.
success encouragement character
There is no such thing as a "self-made" man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our success.
inspirational each-day triumph
Each day can be one of triumph if you keep up your interests.
world
The further you get from nature, the less happy you are; and the nearer, the more exultant you become over the world and all that there is in it.
fun doe needs
He who does not get fun and enjoyment out of every day...needs to reorganize his life
helping climbs highest
He climbs highest who helps another up.
inspirational running fear
A cheerful frame of mind, reinforced by relaxation... is the medicine that puts all ghosts of fear on the run.
inspiration enthusiasm kind
Enthusiasm is a kind of faith that has been set afire
mean thinking
What you think means more than anything else in your life.
sports heart wind
Sailing a boat calls for quick action, a blending of feeling with the wind and water as well as with the very heart and soul of the boat itself. Sailing teaches alertness and courage, and gives in return a joyousness and peace that but few sports afford.
christmas heart thinking
Let us remember that the Christmas heart is a giving heart, a wide open heart that thinks of others first.
inspiration eye thinking
We can accomplish almost anything within our ability if we but think we can! Every great achievement in this world was first carefully thought out. Think-but to a purpose. Think constructively. Think as you read. Think as you listen. Think as you travel and your eyes reveal new situations. Think as you work daily at your desk, or in the field, or while strolling. Think to rise and improve your place in life. There can be no advancement or success without serious thought
men together force
It's marvelous the change that comes about when a man gets together all his forces and centers them upon the doing of one thing at a time.
morning eye successful
Each day of your life, as soon as you open your eyes in the morning, you can square away for a happy and successful day. It's the mood and the purpose at the inception of each day that are the important facts in charting your course for the day. We can always square away for a fresh start, no matter what the past has been. It's today that is the paramount problem always. Yesterday is but history.