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Wilcox, Ella Wheeler, 1855-1919

"A Woman of the World Her Counsel to Other People's Sons and Daughters"

Both were misfortunes for
her, since only by living an orderly, controlled, and lawful life can
any human being find happiness or self-respect in the world.
But when we come to the close analysis of motives and impulses, many an
act the world condemns is far less reprehensible than other acts which
meet its loud acclaim.
You have received from the vast spiritual realms about us your rarely
beautiful qualities. Go forth and give them to humanity.
Be strong, be good, be brave, be happy.
No one and nothing can harm you but your own mind.
The world, as we encounter it, is but an echo of our own strong
convictions. Respect yourself absolutely, believe in yourself
absolutely, and the world will respect you and believe in you.
Say to yourself every hour, "I am God's divine creature," and no one
will dare look you in the eyes and say you are anything less than that.
The arms of infinite love enfold you--have no fear.


To Miss Diana Rivers
_Young Lady Contemplating a Career as a Journalist_

Your interesting letter regarding your future plans has been food for my
thoughts ever since its receipt this morning.


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