Don't give in to a single temptation... by William Walker Atkinson | We Heart Quotes

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

Other quotes by William Walker Atkinson

If you cannot concentrate one of the following is the cause: 1. Deficiency of the motor centers. 2. An impulsive and emotional mind. 3. An untrained mind. The last fault can soon be removed by systematic practice. It is easiest to correct. The impulsive and emotional state of mind can best be corrected by restraining anger, passion and excitement, hatred, strong impulses, intense emotions, fretfulness, etc. It is impossible to concentrate when you are in any of these excited states. These can be naturally decreased by avoiding such food and drinks as have nerve weakening or stimulating influences, or a tendency to stir up the passions, the impulses and the emotions; it is a very good practice to watch and associate with those persons that are steady, calm, controlled and conservative.

- William Walker Atkinson

If you are possessed of Fear, do not waste time trying to 'kill out' Fear, but instead cultivate the quality of Courage, and the Fear will disappear.

- William Walker Atkinson

When the pupil is ready to receive the truth, then will this little book come to him, or her. Such is The Law. The Law of Attraction, will bring lips and ear together – pupil and book in company. So mote it be!

- William Walker Atkinson

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

If you waste your time reading sensational stories or worthless newspaper items, you excite the impulsive and the emotional faculties, and this means you are weakening your power of concentration. You will not be a free engineer, able to pilot yourself to success.

- 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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