Always expect the best. Then if you have to hurdle a few tough problems, you will have generated the strength and courage to do so. George Matthew Adams More Quotes by George Matthew Adams More Quotes From George Matthew Adams In this life we get only those things for which we hunt, for which we strive, and for which we are willing to sacrifice. George Matthew Adams strive this-life sacrifice 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. George Matthew Adams encouragement success character Character is greater than talent, genius, fame, money, friends - there is nothing to compare with it. A man may have all these and yet remain comparatively useless - be unhappy - and die a bankrupt in soul. George Matthew Adams soul character men Keep out of your mind, and out of your office, and out of your world, every element that seeks admittance with no definite, helpful, useful end in view. George Matthew Adams views mind doors He who does not get fun and enjoyment out of every day...needs to reorganize his life George Matthew Adams doe fun needs 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 George Matthew Adams eye inspiration thinking What you think means more than anything else in your life. More than what you earn, more than where you live, more than your social position, and more than what anyone else may think about you. George Matthew Adams attitude life mean We can accomplish almost anything within our ability if we but think we can. George Matthew Adams life-wisdom addiction thinking Let us remember that the Christmas heart is a giving heart, a wide open heart that thinks of others first. The birth of the baby Jesus stands as the most significant event in all history, because it has meant the pouring into a sick world of the healing medicine of love which has transformed all manner of hearts for almost two thousand years... Underneath all the bulging bundles is this beating Christmas heart. George Matthew Adams christmas baby love People do not get tired out from working where work is intelligently handled. Work, if it is interesting, is a stimulant. It's worry and a lack of interest in what one does that tire and discourage. Every one of us should have our pet interests-as many as we can handle efficiently and happily. Our interests should never be allowed to lag or get cold so that all enthusiasm is spent. Each day can be one of triumph if you keep up to your interests-feeding them as they feed you! George Matthew Adams tired should-have work 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. George Matthew Adams heart wind sports Each day can be one of triumph if you keep up your interests. George Matthew Adams hard-work each-day inspirational 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. George Matthew Adams world A cheerful frame of mind, reinforced by relaxation... is the medicine that puts all ghosts of fear on the run. George Matthew Adams fear running inspirational Enthusiasm is a kind of faith that has been set afire George Matthew Adams inspiration enthusiasm faith There is a growing sentiment in America that regular saving should be ignored-that the government will take care of people and give them security when they get beyond a certain age or become old and unable to work, but it must be borne in mind that the people who earn and do save, take care of the government! Were it not for the thrifty and the willing workers, the government would be in a bad way. George Matthew Adams government america people Few people wear out before their time. Mostly they rust out, worry out, run out - spill out. A machine must have care and its different parts must be adjusted properly. No machine has ever approached the human machine. When it is right, it is in health. George Matthew Adams worry running people He climbs highest who helps another up. George Matthew Adams climbs highest helping It's what each of us sows, and how, that gives us character and prestige. Seeds of kindness, goodwill, and human understanding, planted in fertile soil, spring up into deathless friendships, big deeds of worth, and a memory that will not soon fade out. We are all sowers of seeds-and let us never forget it! George Matthew Adams kindness friendship life What you think means more than anything else in your life. George Matthew Adams mean thinking
