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01Undated

Most people consider life a battle, but it is not a battle, it is a game.

Florence Scovel Shinn / quote

02Undated

If one is willing to do a thing he is afraid to do he does not have to ... face a situation fearlessly and [if] there is no situation to face it falls away of its own weight.

Florence Scovel Shinn / quote

03Undated

Man can only receive what he sees himself receiving.

Florence Scovel Shinn / quote

04Undated

Giving opens the way for receiving.

Florence Scovel Shinn / quote

05Undated

Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain but simply points the way.

Florence Scovel Shinn / quote

06Undated

Every great work every big accomplishment has been brought into manifestation through holding to the vision and often just before the big achievement comes apparent failure and discouragement.

Florence Scovel Shinn / quote

07Undated

If one asks for success and prepares for failure he will get the situation he has prepared for.

Florence Scovel Shinn / quote

08Undated

You will be a failure, until you impress the subconscious with the conviction you are a success. This is done by making an affirmation which 'clicks.'

Florence Scovel Shinn / quote

09Undated

The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy.

Florence Scovel Shinn / quote