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“If you seem to yourself to be lacking in certain necessary qualities, if your character seems to lack strength, ask God to give you what you need - and He will. You can build any quality into your mentality by meditating upon that quality every day.” quote by Emmet Fox
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“If you seem to yourself to be lacking in certain necessary qualities, if your character seems to lack strength, ask God to give you what you need - and He will. You can build any quality into your mentality by meditating upon that quality every day.”

Emmet Fox

About This Quote

Source Book: Power Through Constructive Thinking, 1952

Meditating on desired virtues daily builds them into character through divine assistance.

In simple terms: Meditation builds character.

Key Takeaway

Practice daily virtue meditation.

Themes

spirituality self‑improvement faith

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

spiritual self‑help

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • stress management
  • leadership training
  • goal setting

Key Concepts

Christian mysticism habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which virtues need strengthening?
  • How can you measure progress?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on divine aid may reduce personal agency.

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