Master of Myself

I will know that only those with inferior（差的，自备的） ability can always be at their best, and I am not inferior. There will be days when I must IN THE WORLD constantly struggle against forces which would tear me down. Those such a despair and sadness are simple to recognize but there are others which approach with a smile and the hand of friendship and they can slso destroy me. Against them, too. I must never relinquish¹（放弃） control.

 

And with this new knowledge I will also understand and recognize the moods of him on whom I call, I will make allowances for his anger and irritation² of today for he knows not the secret of controlling his mind. I can withstand him arrows and insults for now I know that tomorrow he will change and be a joy to approach.

 

No longer will I judge a man on one meeting, no longer will i fail to call again tomorrow on he who meets me with hate today. This day he will not buy gold chariots for a penny, yet tomorrow he would exchange his home for a tree. My knowledge of this secret will be my key to great wealth.

 

Henceforth I will recognize and identify the mystery of moods in all mankind, and in me. From this moment I am prepared to control whatever personality awakes in me each day. I will master my moods through positive action and when I master my moods I will control my destiny.

 

I will become master of myself.

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