Quotes from Alfred A. Montapert

To accomplish great things we must first dream, then visualize, then plan... believe... act!

Every time you get angry, you poison your own system.

Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.

The majority see the obstacles the few see the objectives history records the successes of the latter, while oblivion is the reward of the former.

Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.

All lasting business is built on friendship.

Question: Why are we Masters of our Fate, the captains of our souls? Because we have the power to control our thoughts, our attitudes. That is why many people live in the withering negative world. That is why many people live in the Positive Faith world.

Avoid destructive thinking. Improper negative thoughts sink people. A ship can sail around the world many, many times, but just let enough water get into the ship and it will sink. Just so with the human mind. Let enough negative thoughts or improper thoughts get into the human mind and the person sinks just like a ship.

Before every action ask yourself. Will this bring more monkeys on my back. Will the result of my action be a blessing or a heavy burden?

Do not confuse motion and progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress.

Every person has free choice. Free to obey or disobey the Natural Laws. Your choice determines the consequences. Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choices.

Happy is the person who not only sings, but feels God's eye is on the sparrow, and knows He watches over me. To be simply ensconced in God is true joy.

The greatest things are accomplished by individual people, not by committees or companies.

The main source of our wealth is goodness. The affections and the generous qualities that God admires in a world full of greed.

The only calendar I need is just outside my window. With eyes to see and ears to hear, nature keeps me posted.

To accomplish great things we must first dream, then visualize, then plan... believe... act!

We should get into the habit of reading inspirational books, looking at inspirational pictures, hearing inspirational music, associating with inspirational friends.

What you have in your mind, your talents, your native abilities, no one can take from you. When you die you take them with you. Use them diligently while you are here.

Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.

Question: Why are we Masters of our Fate, the captains of our souls? Because we have the power to control our thoughts, our attitudes. That is why many people live in the withering negative world. That is why many people live in the Positive Faith world.

Find the right balance in life. Man is body... mind... spirit. Give the right amount of attention to each.

Every time you get angry, you poison your own system.

In life, the first thing you must do is decide what you really want. Weigh the costs and the results. Are the results worthy of the costs? Then make up your mind completely and go after your goal with all your might.

The happiest and most contented people are those who each day perform to make the best of their abilities.