Self-pity is our worst enemy ...

Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world.
Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world.

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Being self-made is a state of mind, and once you put that mentality to work, your success will come.
 Dave East
A lot of people change for good. Some people just fall off. Just trying to progress in anything, no matter what you're doing, I feel like any progression you make... some people aren't gonna be around you that were around you.
 Dave East
What a distressing contrast there is between the radiant intelligence of the child and the feeble mentality of the average adult.
Don't settle in the land of barely enough. That is where you are, it is not who you are. That's your location, it's not your identity. No matter what it looks like, have an abundant mentality.
Everything in your life, every experience, every relationship is a mirror of the mental pattern that is going on inside of you.

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Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.
We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched... but are felt in the heart.
The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.