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Florence Scovel Shinn Quotes

d. 1940 United States

Florence Scovell Shinn (September 24, 1871 – October 17, 1940) was an American artist and book illustrator who became a New Thought spiritual teacher and metaphysical writer. She published three books in her lifetime: The Game of Life and How to Play It (1925); Your Word is Your Wand (1928); and The Secret Door to Success (1940).

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Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way.

Wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn (1989)

If one asks for success and prepares for failure, he will get the situation he has prepared for.

The Game of Life and How to Play It (1925)

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.

The Game of Life and How to Play It (1925)

The game of life is the game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later, with astounding accuracy.

The Game of Life and How to Play It (1925)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Florence Scovel Shinn (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.