Wallace D. Wattles Quotes

You must form a clear and definite mental picture of what you want. You cannot transmit an idea unless you have it yourself.

Wallace D. Wattles

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• With the block chain, for the first time, we no longer need these central institutions for settlement or for guaranteeing the value of coins or for land titling. All of these functions can be replaced by a transparent public ledger that is safe from tampering and which can make value and ownership clear and open for everyone.

  

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• It must inquire not merely about the circumstances of the time in general, but in particular about the writer's position with regard to these things, the interests and motives, the leading ideas of his literary activity.

  

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• It is important to nurture any new ideas and initiatives which can make a difference for Africa.

  

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• Every sunrise gives you a new beginning and a new ending. Let this morning be a new beginning to a better relationship and a new ending to the bad memories. Its an opportunity to enjoy life, breathe freely, think and love. Be grateful for this beautiful day.

  

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• In judgement be ye not too confident, Even as a man who will appraise his corn When standing in a field, ere it is ripe.

  

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• You must form a clear and definite mental picture of what you want. You cannot transmit an idea unless you have it yourself.

  

  Wallace D. Wattles
  • Ideas
  • Clear
  • Definite