Florence Scovel Shinn

thumb|A portrait of Florence Scovel Shinn Florence Scovell Shinn (September 24, 1871 – October 17, 1940) was an American artist and book illustrator who became a New Thought spiritual teacher and metaphysical writer. She published three books in her lifetime: The Game of Life and How to Play It (1925); Your Word is Your Wand (1928); and The Secret Door to Success (1940). Quotes The game of life is the game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later, with astounding accuracy. The Game of Life and How to Play It (1925) Every great work, every big accomplishment, has been brought into manifestation through holding to the vision, and often just before the big achievement, comes apparent failure and discouragement. The Game of Life and How to Play It (1925) If one asks for success and prepares for failure, he will get the situation he has prepared for. The Game of Life and How to Play It (1925), p. 17. Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way. In: Wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn, (1989), p. 65 External links Florence Scovel Shinn photograph Group picture of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students 1894, showing Florence Scovel standing. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington. Accessed May 2008 Category:1940 deaths Category:Women authors from the United States Category:Artists from the United States Category:Illustrators Category:People from New Jersey