Every one of us , unconsciously , works out a personal philosophy of life , by which we are guided , inspired, and corrected , as time goes on . It is this philosophy by which we measure out our days, and by which we advertise to all about us the man , or woman , that we are . It takes but a brief time to scent the life philosophy of anyone. It is defined in the conversation , in the look of the eye , and in the general mien of the person . It has no hiding place . It's like the perfume of the flower ? unseen, but known almost instantly. It is the possession of the successful , and the happy . And it can be greatly embellished by the absorption of ideas and experiences of the useful of this earth .

" George Matthew Adams "