If you are afflicted with a chronic case of indifference, make up your mind at once to “snap out of it.” Be merry – think of something amusing until you find yourself bubbling over with laughter. Exercise self-control: learn to substitute, at will, joy for sorrow, love for hate, courage for fear, openmindedness for prejudice.
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Do not expect to be successful in all your attempts the first time. Some ventures may fail, but others will be successful. With concentrated energy you must approach your nearest duty and do your utmost to accomplish whatever is needed.
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Wake up! It is never too late to analyze what you are and what your deep-secret tasks are, so that you can make yourself what you should be. You have talents and power that you have not
