Failure Quote by James Allen
““You will be what you "will" to be; Let failure find its false content In that poor word, "environment", But spirit scorns it, and is free. It masters time, it conquers space; It cowes that boastful trickster, Chance, And bids the tyrant Circumstance To uncrown, and fill a servant's place. The human will, that force unseen, The offspring of a deathless Soul, Can hew a way to any goal, Though walls of graite intervene. Be not impatient in delay But wait as one who understands; When spirit rises and commands Then God is ready to obey.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Will and the Spirit, 1910
Human will, driven by an inner soul, can overcome external constraints like chance and circumstance when spirit is free.
In simple terms: Strong inner will can defeat external obstacles.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner will to surpass limits.
Themes
self‑determination
spirituality
philosophy
resilience
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal goal setting
- overcoming adversity
- spiritual practice
- creative projects
Key Concepts
willpower
inner freedom
metaphysics
determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “free spirit” mean to you?
- How can you practice willpower daily?
A Different Perspective
The language is archaic and may obscure practical application for modern readers.
