“Forests, lakes, and rivers, clouds and winds, stars and flowers, stupendous glaciers and crystal snowflakes - every form of animate or inanimate existence, leaves its impress upon the soul of man.”

American inspirational author

Orison Swett Marden was an American inspirational author, 1848 to 1924, known for writing about success and for founding Success magazine in 1897. His books and essays focused on the habits, principles, and virtues he believed could lead to a successful life. He framed much of that advice through the lens of New Thought, which shaped his views on personal development and achievement.