self-improvement Quotes

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?

Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others.

All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.

When you see a man of worth, think of how you may emulate him. When you see one who is unworthy, examine yourself.

When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.

When you see a good person, think of becoming like him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.

In archery we have something like the way of the superior man. When the archer misses the center of the target, he turns round and seeks for the cause of his failure in himself.

To keep the body in good health is a duty...otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.

The thought manifests as the word. The word manifests as the deed. The deed develops into habit. And the habit hardens into character.