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If you think you are beaten, you are;
if you think you dare not, you don't.
If you like to win, but think you can't,
it's almost a cinch you won't.
If you think you'll lose, you're lost;
for out in the world we find
success begins with a fellow's will;
it's all in the state of mind.
If you think you're outclassed, you are;
you've got to think high to rise,
you've got to be sure of yourself
before you can win the prize.
Life's battles don't always go
to the stronger or faster man;
but sooner or later the man who wins
is the man who thinks he can.
First I was dying to finish high school and start college.
And then I was dying to finish college and start working.
And then I was dying to marry and have children.
And then I was dying for my kids to grow old enough for
school so I could return to work.
And then I was dying to retire.
And now I'm dying...and suddenly I realize I forgot to
live.
When you are sad, I will dry your tears.
When you are scared, I will comfort your fears.
When you are worried, I will give you hope.
When you are confused, I will help you cope.
And when you are lost, and can't see the light,
I shall be your beacon shining ever so bright.
This is my oath I pledge till the end.
Why you may ask? Because you're my friend.
Your knowledge is more
real than reality.
You can see the snakes
in the darkness
and hear the whisper
of the bats in flight.
The clarity of your vision
is blinding.
You are so alone.
Some people are successful in mastering life,
while others permit life to master them.
There is a split in you that is very clear.
There is a part of you that knows what you should do,
and a part of you that does what it feels like doing.
Don't let passion drive you, let reason hold the
reins.
Once you understand these opposing forces warring
within you,
with this knowledge of the truth: you no
longer remain a slave.
A clear understanding will make
you the master of your life.
Resistance is your thoughts transformed into feelings.
Change the thoughts that create the resistance,
and there is no more resistance.
Are you controlled by your thoughts or are you
controlling your thoughts?
If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by
self.
If you are ruled by your mind you are a king, if by your body, a slave.
My face in the mirror
Isn't wrinkled or drawn.
My house isn't dirty
The cobwebs are gone.
My garden looks lovely
And so does my lawn.
I think I might never
Put my glasses back on.
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