Desire Quote by Christian D. Larson
““The man who never weakens when things are against him will grow stronger and stronger until all things will delight to be for him. He will finally have all the strength he may desire or need. Be always strong and you will always be stronger.Picture in your mind your own best idea of what a strong, well-developed individuality would necessarily be, and then think of yourself as becoming more and more like that picture. In this connection it is well to remember that we gradually grow into the likeness of that which we think of the most. Therefore, if you have a very clear idea of a highly developed individuality, and think a great deal of that individuality with a strong, positive desire to develop such an individuality, you will gradually and surely move towards that lofty ideal.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Pathway of Success” by Christian D. Larson, 1912
Consistently visualizing a strong, ideal self and desiring it leads to gradual personal transformation toward that ideal.
In simple terms: Picture your best self and strive toward it.
Key Takeaway
Visualize and pursue your ideal self.
Themes
self-improvement
visualization
perseverance
Mood
motivational
hopeful
Type
self‑help
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- skill development
- habit formation
Key Concepts
psychology
goal setting
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your ideal self look like?
- How can you balance aspiration with realism?
A Different Perspective
Idealized self‑image can cause unrealistic expectations.
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