"There is only one thing for us to do, and that is to do our level best right where we are every day of our lives; To use our best judgment, and then to trust the rest to that Power which holds the forces of the universe in his hands"
- Orison Swett Marden
About this Quote
This quote by Orison Swett Marden suggests that we must focus on doing our best every day, no matter where we remain in life, and trust in a greater power to look after whatever else. It encourages us to use our finest judgment and make the most of our current scenarios, without fretting too much about the future or what we can not control. By doing our best and relying on a higher power, we can discover peace and fulfillment in our lives. Eventually, this quote advises us that we are capable of success, even in the most difficult of situations.
"Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality"
"My sorrow, when she's here with me, thinks these dark days of autumn rain are beautiful as days can be; she loves the bare, the withered tree; she walks the sodden pasture lane"