Thought, intention and ambition are of the same importance in the development of a man's potentialities as the earth, air, rain and sun are in germination and growth of seeds under the soil. Intention and thought have a primary influence upon the formation of a man's morals and character. Sound minds and character develop from pure thoughts and intentions.
Thought is a seed, from which the tree of personality grows.
Manners are flowers of this tree and joys and sorrows its fruits. The one who looks upon the bright side of the world thinks of good things, and the one who thinks of good things germinates in his soul the seeds of virtues and beauties, and thereby lives in the gardens he has formed in his bosom. Contrary to this, the pessimistic souls who are critical of everything and look upon their environment through the holes of their dark world, can never discern what is good and beautiful in it, nor can they truly enjoy their lives. Even if they were admitted in Paradise, they would again sing the praises of Hell and pour out their grievances to the angels of Hell, and, therefore, they always live in the pit of regrets and complaints. Man, being the Creator's vicegerent on earth, has been created so that he should rule over the whole creation.