"Learn to keep the door shut, keep out of your mind, out of your office, and out of your world, every element that seeks admittance with no definite helpful end in view."-George matthews adams
2007-08-10 18:50:02 · 12 answers · asked by Paul 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
I recently finished reading the book and watching the movie, "The Secret" which is all about using positive energy to attract positive developments in your life.
Mr. Adams is saying just that. If someone or something isn't of assistance in your life, it doesn't belong there whether it is real or imagined.
2007-08-17 04:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the door shut is in reference to your mind. By keeping the door shut you are not allowing or accepting thoughts or ideas. Out of the office is as in your workplace. Out of your world is in reference to the world you live in. Elements with no definite helpful end in view, is in reference to any help that is endless as in no goal/s or end solution. This is only my opinion but this is the way I understand it.
2007-08-11 13:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some things must be kept secret and don't think about them. And block out anyone who tries to know what you are keeping hidden cuz there not being hel;pful in anyway
2007-08-11 01:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by Jonathan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm thinking the man had little to no patience with people who only spoke of problems, yet offered no solutions. I think it's also called "not suffering fools gladly" :-)
2007-08-11 02:49:21 · answer #4 · answered by sagacious_ness 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Garbage in Garbage out.
2007-08-12 12:01:37 · answer #5 · answered by bluebird 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that if you can't imagine that thing being defiantly helpful when it manifests don't let it, learning refers to listening to what you already know ~ your conscience.
If you can't see that thing as being helpful its not.
2007-08-11 12:52:14 · answer #6 · answered by 123 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep silent when you hear rumours w/c are not helpful anyway.
2007-08-16 06:47:19 · answer #7 · answered by Buggy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't waste your energy on useless thoughts.
2007-08-15 02:20:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Don't waste your time thinking about trivial matters." That's my guess anyway.
2007-08-11 02:04:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
in other words....Don't associate yourself with people, things or thoughts, that will not motivate you...Glad i could help!
2007-08-11 02:05:42 · answer #10 · answered by λngelicϐeauty Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋