“there is nothing, right or wrong, which belief, plus burning desire, cannot make real. These qualities are free to everyone
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“money is attracted to him whose mind has been deliberately prepared to attract it,”
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“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.”
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“This power is made up of the principles described in this book. In the story of the Declaration of Independence it will not be difficult to detect at least six of these principles: DESIRE, DECISION, FAITH, PERSISTENCE, THE MASTER MIND and ORGANISED PLANNING.
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“Before success comes in any man's life, he is sure to meet with much temporary defeat, and, perhaps, some failure. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and most logical thing to do is to QUIT. That is exactly what the majority of men do.”
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“It was a great surprise to me when I discovered that most of the ugliness I saw in others, was but a reflection of my own nature.”
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“Within every adversity is an equal or greater benefit.
Within every problem is an opportunity.
Even in the knocks of life, we can find great gifts.”
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“Remember that no one is ever rewarded or promoted because of a bad disposition and negative mental attitude”
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“In parting, I would remind you that “Life is a checkerboard, and the player opposite you is time. If you hesitate before moving, or neglect to move promptly, your men will be wiped off the board by time. You are playing against a partner who will not tolerate decisions!”
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“He had nothing to start with, except the capacity to know what he wanted, and the determination to stand by that desire until he realized it.”
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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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“Our remedies oft in ourselves do lie Which we ascribe to heaven; the fated sky Gives us free scope; and only backward pulls Our slow designs when we ourselves are dull. How much I could do if I only tried. * (1803-1873) English dramatist, novelist, and politician.”
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“Consider, for example, the strange and fascinating story of Mohammed; analyze his life, compare him with men of achievement in this modern age of industry and finance, and observe how they have one outstanding trait in common, persistence!”
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“Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.”
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