Great Throughts Treasury

This site is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alan William Smolowe who gave birth to the creation of this database.

Robert Conkin, aka Bob Conkin

Author and Editor

"If human beings are perceived as potentials rather than problems, as possessing strengths instead of weaknesses, as unlimited rather that dull and unresponsive, then they thrive and grow to their capabilities."

"Resistance is thought transformed into feeling. Change the thought that creates the resistance, and there is no more resistance."

"People want riches; they need fulfillment."

"It is not the situation. It is your reaction to the situation."

"If you make the unconditional commitment to reach your most important goals, if the strength of your decision is sufficient, you will find the way and the power to achieve your goals."

"I have found that most of the things I want from living I must get from people."

"Dreams get you into the future and add excitement to the present."