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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Elbert Hubbard's morning mantra

“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” —Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

BUT, Marc evidently did NOT say…


Epictetus, the Roman slave, and Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor, taught a similar gospel: “When you arise in the morning think on what a precious privilege it is to live – to breathe – to think – to enjoy – to love! God’s spirit is close to us when we love. Therefore it is better not to resent, not to hate, not to fear. Equanimity and moderation are the secrets of power and peace.” Elbert Hubbard, “The New Thought”


Hubbard (no relation to L. Ron) allegedly also said:


  • “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.”
  • “Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.”
  • “Happiness is a habit—cultivate it.”
  • “Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer the goal.”

Britannica bio...


An American original


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fERNixxZXqM


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