The Within Is Ceaselessly Becoming The Without.

A Man Has To Learn That He Cannot Command Things, But That He Can Command Himself; That He Cannot Coerce The Wills Of Others, But That He Can Mold And Master His Own Will: And Things Serve Him Who Serves Truth; People Seek Guidance Of Him Who Is Master Of Himself.

Men Are Anxious To Improve Their Circumstances, But Are Unwilling To Improve Themselves; They Therefore Remain Bound. The Man Who Does Not Shrink From Self-crucifixion Can Never Fail To Accomplish The Object Upon Which His Heart Is Set. This Is True Of Earthly As Of Heavenly Things. Even The Man Whose Object Is To Acquire Wealth Must Be Prepared To Make Great Personal Sacrifices Before He Can Accomplish His Object; And How Much More So He Who Would Realize A Strong And Well-poised Life.

Nature Gives All, Without Reservation, And Loses Nothing; Man Or Woman, Grasping All, Loses Everything.

Above All Be Of Single Aim; Have A Legitimate And Useful Purpose, And Devote Yourself Unreservedly To It.

A Man Becomes Calm In The Measure That He Understands Himself As A Thought-evolved Being. For Such Knowledge Necessitates The Understanding Of Others As The Result Of Thought, And As He Develops A Right Understanding, And Sees Ever More Clearly The Internal Relations Of Things By The Action Of Cause And Effect, He Ceases To Fuss, Fume, Worry, And Grieve. He Remains Poised, Steadfast, Serene.