Michelle Obama
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Florence Scovel Shinn
American writer, artist and book illustrator
Florence Scovel Shinnwas an American artist and book illustrator who became a New Thought spiritual teacher and metaphysical writer in her middle years.
In New Thought circles, Shinn is best known for her first book, The Game of Life and How to Play It (1925).
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About the Florence Scovel Shinn
Florence Scovel Shinnwas an American artist and book illustrator who became a New Thought spiritual teacher and metaphysical writer in her middle years.
In New Thought circles, Shinn is best known for her first book, The Game of Life and How to Play It (1925). She expressed her philosophy as:
The invisible forces are ever working for man who is always “pulling the strings” himself, though he does not know it. Owing to the vibratory power of words, whatever man voices, he begins to attract.–The Game of Life, Florence Scovel Shinn
7 Quotes by Florence Scovel Shinn
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No man is a success in business unless he loves his work.
Florence Scovel ShinnAmerican writer, artist and book illustrator
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You will be a failure, until you impress the subconscious with the conviction you are a success. This is done by making an affirmation which “clicks.”
Florence Scovel ShinnAmerican writer, artist and book illustrator
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Every great work, every big accomplishment, has been brought into manifestation through holding to the vision, and often just before the big achievement, comes apparent failure and discouragement.
Florence Scovel ShinnAmerican writer, artist and book illustrator
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There is a supply for every demand.
Florence Scovel ShinnAmerican writer, artist and book illustrator
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The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy.
Florence Scovel ShinnAmerican writer, artist and book illustrator
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Giving opens the way for receiving.
Florence Scovel ShinnAmerican writer, artist and book illustrator
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Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way.
Florence Scovel ShinnAmerican writer, artist and book illustrator