In all human affairs there are efforts, and there are results, and the strength of the effort is the measure of the result. Chance is not. Gifts, powers, material, intellectual, and spiritual possessions are the fruits of effort; they are thoughts completed, objects accomplished, visions realized. The Vision that you glorify in your mind, the Ideal that you enthrone in your heart - this you will build your life by, this you will become.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Results come from effort; everything you achieve is a realization of thoughts and visions held in mind.
- In plain terms
- Everything you achieve comes from hard work and the visions you keep in your mind.
- What can you take from it?
- Vision and effort combined create the life you build.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What ideal are you building your life around?
Another view
External barriers can prevent vision from becoming reality despite effort.
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