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352 and freedom: energetic thoughts crystallize into habits of
353 cleanliness and industry, which solidify into circumstances of
354 pleasantness: gentle and forgiving thoughts crystallize into
355 habits of gentleness, which solidify into protective and
356 preservative circumstances: loving and unselfish thoughts
357 crystallize into habits of self-forgetfulness for others, which
358 solidify into circumstances of sure and abiding prosperity
359 and true riches.
360 A particular train of thought persisted in, be it good or bad,
361 cannot fail to produce its results on the character and
362 circumstances. A man cannot directly choose his
363 circumstances, but he can choose his thoughts, and so
364 indirectly, yet surely, shape his circumstances.
365 Nature helps every man to the gratification of the thoughts
366 which he most encourages, and opportunities are presented
367 which will most speedily bring to the surface both the good
368 and evil thoughts.
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