In order to attain a thing it is necessa... by William Walker Atkinson | We Heart Quotes

In order to attain a thing it is necessary that the mind should fall in love with it, and be conscious of its existence, almost to the exclusion of everything else.

- William Walker Atkinson

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We should be constantly on guard against temptations to break the new resolution 'just this once'. This 'just once' idea kills off more good resolutions than any other one cause. The moment you yield 'just this once', you introduce the thin edge of the wedge that will, in the end, split your resolution into pieces.

- William Walker Atkinson

The lips of wisdom are closed, except to the ears of Understanding.

- William Walker Atkinson

We have the truth still with us. But it is not found in books, to any given extent. It has been passed along from lip to ear. When it was written down at all, its meaning was veiled in terms of alchemy and astrology, so that only those possessing the key could read it aright.

- William Walker Atkinson

Don't give in to a single temptation. For every time you do, you strengthen the chain of bad habits. Every time you keep a resolution, you break the chain that enslaves you.

- William Walker Atkinson

The sense of humor is God's best gift to Man.

- William Walker Atkinson

Remember, the only thing to fear is Fear, and – well, don't even fear Fear, for he's a cowardly chap at the best, who will run if you show a brave front.

- William Walker Atkinson

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