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468 by a different route), to failure, unhappiness, and loss, for
469 weakness cannot persist in a power-evolving universe.
470 A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart,
471 and set out to accomplish it. He should make this purpose
472 the centralizing point of his thoughts. It may take the form
473 of a spiritual ideal, or it may be a worldly object, according to
474 his nature at the time being; but whichever it is, he should
475 steadily focus his thought forces upon the object which he has
476 set before him. He should make this purpose his supreme
477 duty, and should devote himself to its attainment, not
478 allowing his thoughts to wander away into ephemeral fancies,
479 longings, and imaginings. This is the royal road to self-
480 control and true concentration of thought. Even if he fails
481 again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily
482 must until weakness is overcome), the strength of character
483 gained will be the measure of his true success, and this will
484 form a new starting point for future power and triumph.
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