Quote by Henry Ward Beecher

A man's true state of power and riches is to be in himself.

A man's true state of power and riches is to be in himself.

Summary

This quote signifies that true power and wealth lie within an individual and their sense of self. It suggests that one's true measure of power and richness is not determined by external possessions or positions of authority, but by their inner qualities, self-belief, and contentment. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-sufficiency as the foundation for personal fulfillment and success, unrelated to material possessions or societal status. Ultimately, this quote encourages individuals to focus on cultivating their inner strength and embracing their own uniqueness as the path to true prosperity and fulfillment in life.

Topics

Identity

By Henry Ward Beecher

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Battle doesn't need a purpose; the battle is its own purpose

Battle doesn't need a purpose; the battle is its own purpose.

Purpose

Science is only a Latin word for knowledge

Science is only a Latin word for knowledge

Truth Science Knowledge Growth Learn Latin

She got out of the car in a smooth motion that found attract

She got out of the car in a smooth motion that found attractive precisely because it did not seem designed to make men watch her do it.

Orson Scott Card

Men Car

As long as anyone believes that his ideal and purpose is out

As long as anyone believes that his ideal and purpose is outside him, that it is above the clouds, in the past or in the future, he will go outside himself and seek fulfillment where it cannot be found. He will look for solutions and answers at every point except where they can be found - in himself.

Discovery

Riding a motorcycle on today's highways, you have to ride in

Riding a motorcycle on today's highways, you have to ride in a very defensive manner. You have to be a good rider and you have to have both hands and both feet on the controls at all times.

Good

Do you know, it's funny, but I never thought of being blind

Do you know, it's funny, but I never thought of being blind as a disadvantage, and I never thought of being black as a disadvantage.

Funny

Life in us is like the water in a river.

Life in us is like the water in a river.

Henry David Thoreau

Life Water

What is conceived well is expressed clearly.

What is conceived well is expressed clearly.

Philippe Nericault Destouches

Simplicity

The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from h

The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from harm until the end of your days.

Power

Society always consists in the greatest part, of young and f

Society always consists in the greatest part, of young and foolish persons.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Society

It has been said that Poland is dead, exhausted, enslaved, b

It has been said that Poland is dead, exhausted, enslaved, but here is the proof of her life and triumph.

Henryk Sienkiewicz

But happiness is no respecter of persons.

But happiness is no respecter of persons.

Happiness