"A genius is simply one who has taken full possession of his own mind and directed it toward objectives of his own choosing, without permitting outside influences to discourage or mislead him."
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Napoleon Hill
24 quotes
Quotes by Napoleon Hill
"Goals are dreams with a deadline."
"There are no limitations to the mind except those that we acknowledge."
"Success in its highest and noblest form calls for peace of mind and enjoyment and happiness which come only to the man who has found the work that he likes best."
"Happiness is found in doing, not merely possessing."
"It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed."
"There are no limitations to the mind except those that we acknowledge."
"Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to cut all sources of retreat. Only by doing so can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a burning desire to win - essential to success."
"Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements."
"Wise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent."
"If you can't do great things, do small things in a great way."
"Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything."
"Before success comes in any man's life, he's sure to meet with much temporary defeat and, perhaps some failures. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and the most logical thing to do is to quit. That's exactly what the majority of men do."
"Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success."
"Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure."
"Any ideas, plan, or purpose may be placed in the mind through repetition of thought"
"Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit."
"The starting point of all achievement is desire."
"We all have the right to take possession of our own mind and direct it towards all we desire"
"It takes half your life before you discover life is a do-it-yourself project."