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Bird’s eye view of Arlington, MA in 1884

Leonardo da Vinci on the flow of time

“In a river the water you touch is the last of what has passed and the first of what is to come....

Abraham Lincoln, “The Power of the People”

Notes from Abraham Lincoln’s speeches in Kansas and Ohio, September 16-17, 1859. We must, by...

Albert Einstein on controlling “the sheep-like masses”

In politics not only are leaders lacking, but the independence of spirit and the sense of…

At 8 years old, Mozart played a flawless symphony

When Daines Barrington met Mozart he brought a new composition to test the…

Keep life simple and sincere

Grow daily in simplicity. Cultivate the graces of goodness and gentleness. Simplicity is the best...

An underachieving Princeton student wrote a term paper describing how to make a nuclear bomb. It was seized by the FBI

In 1976, John Aristotle Phillips was an underachieving student at Princeton. In order to improve...

Historic Map of Stockton, California shows the city in 1870

California

Historic bird’s eye view of Stockton, California from 1870

Difficulties create discipline

Rely upon your own resources. You have within yourself all the power necessary for a useful…

3 of the greatest obstacles on the path to success, as told by Andrew Carnegie

You all know that there is no genuine, praiseworthy success in life if you are…

Where did, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” originate?

Where did the phrase, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” originate? The first...

John Adams last public words

John Adams was one of the most prominent advocates of the American War of Independence. Born in...

Beautifully restored map of Lawrence, Kansas in 1880

Kansas

Vintage bird’s eye view of Lawrence, Kansas in 1880

Attempt the great, pursue the great, and ultimately you will achieve the great

Whether your present goal is great or small, the important thing is to do it well. Good work...

You have your best thoughts in silence, solitude, and meditation

Cultivate silence and stillness. You have your best thoughts in silence, solitude, and meditation....

Historic old map of Mount Carmel, PA from 1884

Historic old map of Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania from 1884

Write down your goals each morning

Set a strong resolution, and then achieve it. The remedy for broken resolutions is to make them...

Beautifully restored map of Newport, NH from 1877

New Hampshire

Historic old map of Newport, New Hampshire from 1877

Historic old map of Batavia, Illinois from 1869

Illinois

Vintage bird’s eye view of Batavia, IL in 1869

The Egyptian origin of the Statue of Liberty

In 1869, Frederic Bartholdi was commissioned by Egypt to design a lighthouse for the Suez…

Good thoughts, good results

Mental good-will is a valuable asset. People around you are quick to read your mental attitude...

Choose a definite life purpose

When you have chosen a great purpose, and are certain you have chosen well and wisely, concentrate...

Closely guard the quality of your thoughts

New habits make new horizons. Silently and gradually you are forming habits which will ultimately...

Cultivate a liberal point of view

There are millions of different opinions and temperaments in the world, so you should not be...

7 inspiring affirmations to improve each day

I resolve that, I will be an intelligent optimist, and will look for the best in everyone and...

Historic old map of North Brookfield, Mass from 1878

Historic bird’s eye view of North Brookfield, Massachusetts in the late 19th century.

Read for knowledge and culture

Be selective in your reading of the daily news. You do not want a constant mental picture of the...

How to eliminate stress from your life

Stress is caused by worry. Whether your worry be great or small, insignificant or trivial, most…

Listen to God

It is an inspiring thought to know that God is always present and therefore always available....

Overcome weakness and depression

Never give way to inertia, weakness, or depression. Rouse yourself, stand up…

Live up to a high standard

You resolve to live up to a high standard of personal conduct. You resolve to be kind, dignified,...

What it means to “have guts”

There is a certain blend of courage, integrity, character and principle which has no satisfactory...

Beautifully restored map of Fort Worth, Texas from 1876

Texas

Historic bird’s eye view of Fort Worth, Texas from 1876

Happy surprises come to me each day

Happiness Affirmation

Grow up as soon as you can, it pays

Grow up as soon as you can. It pays. The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty....

9 times out of 10, the foundation of success is confidence

THIS is the foundation of success nine times out of ten; having confidence in yourself and...

Make use of every opportunity

There is a prominent place for you in this world. You cannot, however, rise higher than your own...

It is more blessed to give than to receive

When you have the opportunity, do good for all men. Give to the poor. Give as much as you are...

Play to win, but play fair

Play the game. Know the rules and observe them. Always play fair, no matter what the other man may...

To succeed, first decide what you want

It greatly speeds your progress to know definitely and clearly what you wish to accomplish. It...

Do not dream about things, do them: Good work speaks for itself

One of the most constant things in life is that you are ultimately judged by what you actually...

Live a life of service

The divine teaching is clear: Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of...

Get Smarter Everyday

TRUE progress that means you are growing stronger, better, and nobler each day; that you have an...

Thoughts are your most valuable possession

Your thoughts are your most valuable possession, your immediate help in all difficulties. Your...

Help Others

We are all on Life’s Stairway, going up or down, all going somewhere. And the people!...

Work hard and leave the results to God

You will appreciate most that for which you work hardest. Fortunately the road to worthy...

Beautifully restored map of Plano, Texas from 1891

Texas

Historic bird’s eye view of Plano, Texas from 1891

How to build faith

RELIGION has to do with the refinement and ennobling of your best faculties. It seeks to raise you...

Think strength, and you will find strength

Your severest tests come at times of emergency. Then the truth and stability of your beliefs...

Focus on the Essentials

Always focus on what matters most. It is not large distractions that hurt productivity most, but...

Historic map of California, Pennsylvania from 1902

Bird’s Eye View of California, Pennsylvania in 1902

Think Happy Thoughts: Health, Happiness, and Prosperity

DWELL upon thoughts of what you really want in your life…

Choose your friends wisely

True friendship is worth more than gold, because the elements of character and virtue that make…

Beautifully restored map of Hackettstown, NJ from 1883

New Jersey

Bird’s eye view of Hackettstown, New Jersey in the late 19th century.

Beautifully restored map of Warren, RI from 1877

Rhode Island

This map of Warren, Rhode Island was created in 1877 by O.H. Bailey and J.C. Hazen, prominent 19th...

Historic old map of Lehighton, Pennsylvania from 1883

Bird’s eye view of Lehighton, PA in the late 19th century

All that glitters is not gold

Too many are governed by the bare appearance of things, the false glare and tinsel-show of life....

Beautifully restored map of Mifflinburg, PA from 1884

Bird’s eye view of Mifflinburg, PA in the late 19th century.

Historic map of Parkersburg, West Virginia from 1899

West Virginia

Parkersburg, West Virginia in the late 19th century.

Actions speak louder than words

This is a common observation that through long and frequent usage has become an established...

Too Much Information is a Great Evil

A Great Book is a Great Evil This saying was common among the Grecians, and is true to a certain...

Have faith in yourself and in your ideas

I have found that if I have faith in myself and in the idea I am tinkering with, I usually win…

Advance confidently in the direction of your dreams

If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined…

Historic bird’s eye view of Quincy, MA from 1877

Historic bird’s eye view of Quincy, Massachusetts

Dwight D. Eisenhower, “measure up!”

If you don’t have that courage to look at yourself and say, ‘Well, I failed miserably…

Never run away from anything. Never!

One ought never to turn one’s back on a threatened danger and try to run away from it…

Open my eyes, so I may see wonderful things

Faith Affirmations

Beautifully restored map of Canastota, New York from 1885

New York

Bird’s eye view of Canastota, NY in 1885

One Today is Worth Two Tomorrows

Maxim One today is worth two tomorrows. Meaning What you can accomplish today is more important...

Helen Keller on taking action to build confidence

Our will to act becomes vigorous in proportion to the frequency and definiteness of our actions…

I and my father are One

Faith Affirmations

Don’t think about how much time you have; Think about today

I don’t think about time. You’re here when you’re here. I think about today,...

If God be with me, who be against me?

Faith Affirmations

The noblest life, a life of labor; they noblest love, to love thy neighbor

The noblest life, a life of labor; they noblest love, to love thy neighbor. Image: Dyn...

Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done

Positive Affirmations

God Cannot Fail, So I Cannot Fail

Positive Affirmations

Giving precedes receiving

Positive Affirmations

New fields of divine activity now open

Positive Affirmations

With God and myself, all things are possible

A collection of positive affirmations that are sure to fill your mind with positive thoughts…

I now draw to myself what is mine. My power is God’s power and is irresistible!

Positive Affirmations

I am harmonious, poised and magnetic

Happiness Affirmation

Give thanks for your whirlwind success

Positive Affirmations

I work with Spirit and follow the Divine Plan

Positive Affirmations

All you need is 20 seconds of insane courage

You know, sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane courage. Just literally 20 seconds of...

Beautiful old map of Ashland, New Hampshire from 1883

New Hampshire

This map shows Ashland, New Hampshire as it looked in 1883.

Baby Whale Jumps for Joy After Escaping Death

This baby whale is an orca named J50. Two weeks before J50 was born…

Beautifully restored map of Tallahassee, Florida from 1885

Florida

Click here to see what Tallahassee, FL looked like in the late 19th century.

When one door closes, another opens

Positive Affirmations

I live in the present, where happy surprises come each day

Positive Affirmations

Beautiful vintage map of Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts from 1907

This birds eye view of Buzzards Bay shows the area as it looked in 1907.

The tide of destiny has turned, and everything comes my way

Success Affirmations

My mind, body and spirit are in divine alignment

Health Affirmation

Good things now come to pass

Success Affirmation

Infinite good comes to me in infinite ways

Positive Affirmations

12 interesting stories about Sitting Bull

The general consensus of opinion is that Sitting Bull was born about 1830, at a camp on Willow...

Beautifully detailed map of Rahway, New Jersey from 1874

New Jersey

Historic bird’s eye view of Rahway, New Jersey in 1874

Barry Sanders Motivational Nike Ad

Too often we are scared. Scared of what we might not be able to do. Scared of what people might...

Beautifully restored map of Newburyport, MA from 1894