Quotes from Napoleon Hill

The world does not pay men for that which they "know." It pays them for what they DO, or induce others to do.

Nh?ng loài cây kh?e m?nh nh?t trong r?ng không ph?i là nh?ng cây ???c b?o v?, che ch? nhi?u nh?t; chúng là nh?ng loài cây ph?i ch?ng ch?i, v??t qua m?i Ä'i?u ki?n kh?c nghi?t c?a thiên nhiên và các loài cây khác ?? vÆ°Æ¡n lên và t?n t?i.

1. A DEFINITE PURPOSE BACKED BY BURNING DESIRE FOR ITS FULFILLMENT. 2. A DEFINITE PLAN, EXPRESSED IN CONTINUOUS ACTION. 3. A MIND CLOSED TIGHTLY AGAINST ALL NEGATIVE AND DISCOURAGING INFLUENCES, including negative suggestions of relatives, friends and acquaintances. 4. A FRIENDLY ALLIANCE WITH ONE OR MORE PERSONS WHO WILL ENCOURAGE ONE TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH BOTH PLAN AND PURPOSE. These

The turning point in the lives of those who succeed usually comes at the moment of some crisis, through which they are introduced to their 'other selves'. John Bunyan

an intangible impulse of thought can be transmuted into material rewards

The Disaster of Negative Thinking. The subconscious mind makes no distinction between constructive and destructive thought impulses. It works with the material we feed it, through our thought impulses. The subconscious mind will translate into reality a thought driven by fear just as readily as it will translate into reality a thought driven by courage, or faith.

Those who reach decisions promptly and definitely, know what they want, and generally get it.

Before success comes in any man's life, he is sure to meet with much temporary defeat, and, perhaps, some failure.

Find out what you really love to do, and then find a way to make a good living doing it.

A Positive Mental Attitude 2. Definiteness of purpose 3. Going the extra mile 4. Accurate thinking 5. Self-discipline 6. The master mind 7. Applied faith 8. A pleasing personality 9. Personal initiative 10. Enthusiasm 11. Controlled attention 12. Teamwork 13. Learning from defeat 14. Creative vision

One comes to believe whatever one repeats to one's self, whether the statement be true or false.

Weak desires bring weak results, just as a small amount of fire makes a small amount of heat.

five per cent who were succeeding had formed the habit of systematic saving of money

It isn't defeat, but rather your mental attitude toward it, that whips you.

Failure is not a disgrace if you have sincerely done your best.

Your true age is determined by your mental attitude, not the years you have lived.

FAITH is the strongest, and most productive of the emotions. Follow

Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve. Thoughts are things! And powerful things at that, when mixed with definiteness of purpose, and burning desire, can be translated into riches.

It should be recognised as a crime (in reality it is a crime of the worst nature) for any parent to build inferiority complexes in the mind of a child through unnecessary criticism. Employers who understand human nature get the best there is out of people not by criticism but by constructive suggestion. Parents may accomplish the same results with their children. Criticism will plant fear or resentment in the human heart but it will not build love or affection.

Tell the world what you intend to do, but first show it.

Life has no bargains. Everything that you get that's worthy of having has a price upon it.

All achievements, whether in the business, intellectual, or spiritual world, are the result of definitely directed thought, are governed by the same law and are of the same method; the only difference lies in the object of attainment.

5. Lack of self-discipline. Discipline comes through self-control. This means that one must control all negative qualities. Before you can control conditions, you must first control yourself. Self-mastery is the hardest job you will ever tackle. If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self. You may see at one and the same time both your best friend and your greatest enemy, by stepping in front of a mirror.

If you attain fame and fortune, and do not attain gratitude along with it, the chances are that you will not enjoy that fame or that fortune.