The Secret of the Ages - Volume 1
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"A fire-mist and a planet,
A crystal and a cell,
A jelly-fish and a saurian,
cave where the cave-men dwell;
Then a sense of law and order,
A face upturned from the clod;
Some call it Evolution, And others call it God."
—Reprinted from, The New England Journal.
Foreword
If you had more money than time, more millions than you knew how to spend, what would be your pet philanthropy? Libraries? Hospitals? Churches? Homes for the Blind, Crippled or Aged?
Mine would be "Homes"—but not for the aged or infirm. For young married couples!
I have often thought that, if ever I got into the "Philanthropic Billionaire" class, I'd like to start an Endowment Fund for helping young married couples over the rough spots in those first and second years of married life—especially the second year, when the real troubles come.
Take a boy and a girl and a cozy little nest—add a cunning, healthy baby—and there's nothing happier on God's green footstool.
But instead of a healthy babe, fill in a fretful, sickly baby—a wan, tired, worn-out little mother—a worried, dejected, heart-sick father—and there's nothing more pitiful.
A nurse for a month, a few weeks at the shore or mountains, a "lift" on that heavy Doctor's bill—any one of these things would spell H-E-A-V-E-N to that tiny family. But do they get it? Not often! And the reason? Because they are not poor enough for charity. They are not rich enough to afford it themselves. They belong to that great "Middle Class" which has to bear the burdens of both the poor and the rich—and take what is left for itself.
It is to them that I should like to dedicate this book. If I cannot endow Libraries or Colleges for them, perhaps I can point the way to get all good gifts for themselves.
For men and women like them do not need "charity"—nor even sympathy. What they do need is Inspiration—and Opportunity—the kind of Inspiration that makes a man go out and create his own Opportunity.
And that, after all, is the greatest good one can do anyone. Few people appreciate free gifts. They are like the man whom an admiring townsfolk presented with a watch. He looked it over critically for a minute. Then—"Where's the chain?" he asked.
But a way to win for themselves the full measure of success they've dreamed of but almost stopped hoping for—that is something every young couple would welcome with open arms. And it is something that, if I can do it justice, will make the "Eternal Triangle" as rare as it is today common, for it will enable husband and wife to work together—not merely for domestic happiness, but for business success as well.
Robert Collier.
Contents of the Book
The Secret Of The Ages, Index | Foreword | I. The World's Greatest Discovery | II. The Genie-of-Your-Mind | III. The Primal Cause | IV. Desire—The First Law of Gain | V. Aladdin & Company | VI. See Yourself Doing It | VII. “As A Man Thinketh” | VIII. The Law of Supply | IX. The Formula of Success | X. “This Freedom” | XI. The Law of Attraction | XII. The Three Requisites | XIII. That Old Witch—Bad Luck | XIV. Your Needs Are Met | XV. The Master of Your Fate | XVI. Unappropriated Millions | XVII. The Secret of Power | XVIII. This One Thing I Do | XIX. The Master Mind | XX. What Do You Lack? | XXI. The Sculptor and the Clay | XXII. Why Grow Old? | XXIII. The Medicine Delusion | XXIV. The Gift of the Magi |
Suggestions for Further Reading
- The Power of Determination
- Factors Which Contribute to Happiness
- Mental Maturity and Adult Behavior
- The Power of Your Thoughts
- To Think Outside the Box and Its True Meaning
- How to Avoid Stereotyping People
- Meditation and Levitation
- Enjoying the Simple Pleasures of Life
- 10 Reasons Why Plans Fail
- Thought, Energy and Manifestation
- How to Deal With Unpleasant Situations
- Stop Blaming Others
- Ten Effective Ways to Improve Your Self Esteem
- Determination, The Sustaining Power
- Are you Bored With Your Life?
- What Do You Think Success Means?
- Why People Worship Celebrities and Film Stars?
- Dealing with Adversity
- The Success Mindset
- Why Older Workers Find It Difficult to Get a Job?
- Invite Peace Into Your Life
- How to Practice Forgiveness in Daily Life
- Effective Listening Skills
- Being the Best - A Book on Self-help
- Think Success : Essays on Self-help
- Essays On Dharma
- Esoteric Mystic Hinduism
- Introduction to Hinduism
- Hindu Way of Life
- Essays On Karma
- Hindu Rites and Rituals
- The Origin of The Sanskrit Language
- Symbolism in Hinduism
- Essays on The Upanishads
- Concepts of Hinduism
- Essays on Atman
- Hindu Festivals
- Spiritual Practice
- Right Living
- Yoga of Sorrow
- Happiness
- Mental Health
- Concepts of Buddhism
- General Essays
The Secret of the Ages, by Robert Collier, [1926]. This text has been reformatted for the web at Hinduwebsite.com by Jayaram V. This text is not an exact reproduction of the original edition which was published in 1925 in seven small volumes. The title pages, page numbers, contents and index pages of seven volumes are not included in this electronic version. Those who are interested in the entire version of the text may refer the original copy. This text is in the public domain in the US, but may not be so in some countries.