self-abasement, give the truly kingly quality to men, the queenly to
women, the winning to children, whatever the rank or the station may be.
The life dominated by this characteristic, or rather these closely
allied characteristics, is a natural well-spring of joy to itself and
sheds a continual benediction upon all who come within the scope of its
influence. It makes for a life of great beauty in itself, and it imparts
courage and hope and buoyancy to all others.

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There is no thing we cannot overcome;
Say not thy evil instinct is inherited,
Or that some trait inborn makes thy whole life forlorn;
And calls down punishment that is not merited.

Back of thy parents and grandparents lies
The Great Eternal Will! That too is thine
Inheritance,--strong, beautiful, divine,
Sure lever of success for one who tries.

Earth has no claim the soul cannot contest;
Know thyself part of the Eternal Source;
Naught can stand before thy spirit's force:
The soul's Divine Inheritance is best.

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Thought is at the bottom of all progress or retrogression, of all
success or failure, of all that is desirable or undesirable in human
life. The type of thought we entertain both creates and draws conditions