Napoleon Hill
It is a million times better to meet and face criticism than to be
dragged down to failure and oblivion on account of alliances which
are not harmonious, whether the alliances be of a business or social
nature.
To be perfectly frank, the author is here justifying divorce, when the conditions surrounding marriage are such that harmony cannot prevail. This is not intended to convey the belief that lack of harmony may not be removed through other methods than that of divorce; for there are instances where the cause of antagonism may be removed and harmony established without taking the extreme step of divorce.
IF you cannot do great things yourself, remember that you may do small things in a great way. While it is true that some minds will not blend in a spirit of harmony, and cannot be forced or induced to do so, because of the chemical nature of the individuals' brains,
DO NOT BE TOO READY TO CHARGE THE OTHER PARTY TO
YOUR ALLIANCE WITH ALL THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LACK OF
HARMONY - REMEMBER, THE TROUBLE MAY BE WITH YOUR
OWN BRAIN!
Remember, also, that a mind which cannot and will not harmonize with one person or persons may harmonize perfectly with other types of minds. Discovery of this truth has resulted in radical changes in methods of employing men. It is no longer customary to discharge a man because he does not fit in the position for which he was originally hired.
The discriminating leader endeavors to place such a man in some other position, where, it has been proved more than once, misfits may become valuable men. The student of this course should be sure that the principle described as the Master Mind is thoroughly understood before proceeding with the remaining lessons of the course. The reason for this is the fact that practically the entire course is closely associated with this law of mind operation.
If you are not sure that you understand this law, communicate with the author of the course and secure further explanation by asking such questions as you may wish concerning points in connection with which you believe you need further information.
You cannot spend too much time in serious thought and contemplation in connection with the law of the Master Mind, for the reason that when you have mastered this law and have learned how to apply it new worlds of opportunity will open to you.