Orison Marden: 139 books

"Ambition is the spur that makes man struggle with destiny: it is heaven's own incentive to make purpose great, and achievement greater." IN a factory where mariners' compasses are made, the needles, before they are magnetized, will lie in any position, wherever they are placed, but from...

"The book is one that our rushing American world needs. If you feel compassion for any nerve-worn, unhappy man or woman, tell them of this message. Better still, send the book to some one who needs it." Portland Oregonian.

"How to get what you want" is THE essential guide to a successful life.

This is a history of the author’s conversations and meetings with famous Americans of the 19th century from all walks of life, from Thomas Edison and Andrew Carnegie to Helen Keller and Teddy Roosevelt. The sections are broken down based on the activities of the people the author meets, from business to philanthropy. 

Inspiration to character-building and worthy achievement is the keynote of this volume, its object, to arouse to honorable exertion youth who are drifting without aim, to awaken dormant ambitions in those who have grown discouraged in the struggle for success, to encourage and stimulate to higher...

These stories give young people practical advice on how to work towards success. This inspirational book is designed to help children and young adults start thinking in ways that will bring success to them later in life. Each of these interesting stories from history has a valuable lesson that will...

What a grasp the mind would have if we could always hold the victorious attitude toward everything! Sweeping past obstacles and reaching out into the energy of the universe it would gather to itself material for building a life in its own image. To be a conqueror in appearance, in one's bearing, is...

"Ambition is the spur that makes man struggle with destiny: it is heaven's own incentive to make purpose great, and achievement greater." IN a factory where mariners' compasses are made, the needles, before they are magnetized, will lie in any position, wherever they are placed, but from...

"Ambition is the spur that makes man struggle with destiny: it is heaven's own incentive to make purpose great, and achievement greater." IN a factory where mariners' compasses are made, the needles, before they are magnetized, will lie in any position, wherever they are placed, but from...

In putting together the brief life stories and incidents from great lives which make up the pages of this little volume, the writer's object has been to show young people that, no matter how humble their birth or circumstances, they may make lives that will be held up as examples to future generations,...

These stories give young people practical advice on how to work towards success. This inspirational book is designed to help children and young adults start thinking in ways that will bring success to them later in life. Each of these interesting stories from history has a valuable lesson that will...

"A BOOK DESIGNED TO INSPIRE YOUTH TO CHARACTER BUILDING, SELF-CULTURE AND NOBLE ACHIEVEMENT."