Spiritual Quotes

Spiritual Study

The natural man can take a word of Truth and through “one-pointed” mind concentration can penetrate into the invisible, can unite his consciousness with the mind of God, and can hold a realizing prayer until the truth it contains is engrafted into his very soul. Thus...man, through the engrafted word, becomes a strong, positive spiritual character. —Charles Fillmore, Teach Us to Pray

“You must first have the knowledge of your power; second, the courage to dare; third, the faith to do.” If you concentrate upon the thoughts given, if you give them your entire attention, you will find a world of meaning in each sentence and will attract to yourself other thoughts in harmony with them, and you will soon grasp the full significance of the vital knowledge upon which you are concentrating. —Charles Haanel, The Master Key System

Remember, the best instruction can only help you to the extent to which you put it into practice. I have found it an excellent idea to read a book through first, and then reread it, and when you come to an idea that appeals to you, stop and think about it, then if applicable to you, repeat it over and over, that you will be impressed by it. In this way you can form the habit of picking out all the good things you read and these will have a wonderful influence on your character. —Theron Q. Dumont, The Power of Concentration

Select something [to read] that is inspiring, that you may [be in rapport] with those that think thoughts that are worthwhile. Their enthusiasm will inspire and enlighten you. Read slowly and concentrate on what you are reading. Let your spirit and the spirit of the author commune, and you will then sense what is between the lines—those great things which words cannot express. —Theron Q. Dumont, The Power of Concentration

The study of the spiritual side of life awakens in mind, and even in body, emotions that convince one of the reality and eternal continuity of life, regardless of the changes that take place in outer manifestation. —Charles Fillmore, Teach Us to Pray

The producing power of a word depends on the ability of its user to uncover its inner meaning and apply it to his particular needs. —Charles Fillmore, Teach Us to Pray

The man who most patiently studies how to put into his mind the seeds of strong, wholesome, and charitable thoughts, will obtain the best results in life, and will gain greater knowledge of truth. The greatest blessedness comes to him who infuses into his mind the purest and noblest thoughts. —James Allen, Byways of Blessedness