“TRULY, "thoughts are things," and powerful things at that, when they are mixed with definiteness of purpose, persistence, and a BURNING DESIRE for their translation into riches, or other material objects.”
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“TO do much clear thinking a man must arrange for regular periods of solitude when he can concentrate and indulge his imagination without distraction. -Thomas A. Edison.”
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“time to nurse an idea is at the time of its birth.
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“We rise to high positions or remain at the bottom because of conditions we can control if we desire to control them.”
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“far as science has been able to determine, the entire universe consists of but two elements—matter and energy
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“Riches do not respond to wishes. They respond only to definite plans, backed by definite desires, through constant persistence.”
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“Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to burn his ships and cut all sources of retreat. Only by so doing can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a burning desire to win, essential to success.
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“Keep your eyes and ears wide open— and your mouth closed, if you wish to acquire the habit of prompt decision.”
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“Procrastination, the opposite of decision, is a common enemy which practically every man must conquer.”
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“The starting point of all achievement is DESIRE.”
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“Resolve is what makes a man manifest. Not puny resolve; not crude determinations; not errant”
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“It takes half your life before you discover life is a do-it-yourself project.”
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“I have never been to St. John's Wood. I dare not. I should be afraid of the innumerable night of fir trees, afraid to come upon a blood red cup and the beating of the wings of the Eagle.”
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“He loaded his soldiers into boats, sailed to the enemy’s country, unloaded soldiers and equipment, then gave the order to burn the ships that had carried them. Addressing his men before the first battle, he said, “You see the boats going up in smoke. That means that we cannot leave these shores alive unless we win! We now have no choice—we win, or we perish! They won.
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Napoleon Hill
