Delmer Eugene Croft
Delmer Eugene Croft was an American author and motivational speaker known for his contributions to self-help literature in the early 20th century. His works, particularly 'Supreme Personality: Fun in Living. a Doubt, Fear, and Worry Cure' and 'Supreme Personality', focused on personal development and the cultivation of a positive mindset. Croft's writings emphasized the importance of overcoming doubts and fears to achieve a fulfilling life, reflecting the growing interest in psychology and self-improvement during his time. Croft's approach combined practical advice with a philosophical outlook, encouraging readers to harness their inner strengths and embrace a more joyful existence. His emphasis on personality development and mental well-being resonated with audiences seeking guidance in an era marked by rapid social change. Although not as widely known today, Croft's work contributed to the foundation of modern self-help literature, influencing later generations of writers and thinkers in the field of personal development.
Famous Quotes
View all 3 quotes“Make your purpose brilliant. Keep it clear. Seek to energize it with positives. Do not lumber up your plan. Centralize it. Modify it. Create it as a necessity. Form into it the indispensable. Then embody yourself into it. See that nothing about you defeats, or neutralizes attraction. Have a burning interest in your proposition. Look for fulfillment. Anticipate success. Make the world feel that you know you are right. Stop asking folks if they think you will succeed. Of course they do not, because they have not. Hold your mind relaxed in Silence. Make your desire active. Set your wishes in motion. Confidence attracts confidence. Positives attract positives. Bring out your latent forces, they only need arousing. THINK AND ACT.”
“Have faith in yourself. Arouse faith in others. Think in the affirmative. Assert your hope and confidence. Root out every doubt ... Believe in the world, in life, in growth, in possibilities. Let your faith be as big and bright as the Sun.”
“Be original. Think original thoughts and put them into form. Invent and produce. Create ideas. Feel complete in yourself. Do not stand in wonder at what others have done; right at your feet lies a secret that will enrich the world and make you famous.”
