Napoleon Hill Quotes

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Napoleon Hill

October 26 , 1883 – November 8 , 1970

Napoleon Hill was an American author. Their most powerful quotes on life, success and human nature are collected here for daily inspiration and reflection.

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"Do it now!"

-- Napoleon Hill

"Do it now!"

-- Napoleon Hill

"Reduce your plan to writing. The moment you complete this, you will have definitely given concrete form to the intangible desire."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Reduce your plan to writing. The moment you complete this, you will have definitely given concrete form to the intangible desire."

-- Napoleon Hill

"The highest levels of achievement are reserved for those who never stop learning."

-- Napoleon Hill

"The highest levels of achievement are reserved for those who never stop learning."

-- Napoleon Hill

"You have absolute control over but one thing, and that is your thoughts."

-- Napoleon Hill

"You have absolute control over but one thing, and that is your thoughts."

-- Napoleon Hill

"A mind controlled by positive emotions becomes a favorable abode for the state of mind known as faith."

-- Napoleon Hill

"A mind controlled by positive emotions becomes a favorable abode for the state of mind known as faith."

-- Napoleon Hill

"The person who takes no chances generally has to take whatever is left when others are through choosing."

-- Napoleon Hill

"The person who takes no chances generally has to take whatever is left when others are through choosing."

-- Napoleon Hill

"The best way to sell yourself to others is first to sell the others to yourself."

-- Napoleon Hill

"The best way to sell yourself to others is first to sell the others to yourself."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Men are paid, not merely for what they know, but more particularly for what they do with that which they know."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Men are paid, not merely for what they know, but more particularly for what they do with that which they know."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Willpower and desire, when properly combined, make an irresistible pair."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Willpower and desire, when properly combined, make an irresistible pair."

-- Napoleon Hill

"You can't achieve your highest potential unless you focus your mind on your goal."

-- Napoleon Hill

"You can't achieve your highest potential unless you focus your mind on your goal."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Life is a checkerboard, and the player opposite you is time."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Life is a checkerboard, and the player opposite you is time."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Wise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Wise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Those who are not successful usually make the mistake of believing that the knowledge-acquiring period ends when they finish school."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Those who are not successful usually make the mistake of believing that the knowledge-acquiring period ends when they finish school."

-- Napoleon Hill

"There is always a way, if you are committed."

-- Napoleon Hill

"There is always a way, if you are committed."

-- Napoleon Hill

"You are the master of your destiny because you have the power to control your thoughts."

-- Napoleon Hill

"You are the master of your destiny because you have the power to control your thoughts."

-- Napoleon Hill

"The space you occupy and the authority you exercise may be measured with mathematical exactness by the service you render."

-- Napoleon Hill

"The space you occupy and the authority you exercise may be measured with mathematical exactness by the service you render."

-- Napoleon Hill

"When you are able to maintain your own highest standards of integrity, you are bound to succeed."

-- Napoleon Hill

"When you are able to maintain your own highest standards of integrity, you are bound to succeed."

-- Napoleon Hill

"A careless use of words may ruin a lifelong friendship."

-- Napoleon Hill

"A careless use of words may ruin a lifelong friendship."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Riches do not respond to wishes. They respond only to definite plans, backed by definite desires, through constant persistence."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Riches do not respond to wishes. They respond only to definite plans, backed by definite desires, through constant persistence."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Neglecting to broaden their view has kept some people doing one thing all their lives."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Neglecting to broaden their view has kept some people doing one thing all their lives."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Fears are nothing more than a state of mind. One's state of mind is subject to control and direction."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Fears are nothing more than a state of mind. One's state of mind is subject to control and direction."

-- Napoleon Hill

"A mastermind is the coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people."

-- Napoleon Hill

"A mastermind is the coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Set your mind on a definite goal and observe how quickly the world stands aside to let you pass."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Set your mind on a definite goal and observe how quickly the world stands aside to let you pass."

-- Napoleon Hill

"You have a brain and mind of your own. Use it, and reach your own decisions."

-- Napoleon Hill

"You have a brain and mind of your own. Use it, and reach your own decisions."

-- Napoleon Hill

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Who is Napoleon Hill? +

Napoleon Hill was an American author. Their most powerful quotes on life, success and human nature are collected here for daily inspiration and reflection.

What is Napoleon Hill's most famous quote? +

One of Napoleon Hill's most widely shared quotes is: "A goal is a dream with a deadline.".

What did Napoleon Hill say about success? +

On success, Napoleon Hill said: "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.".

What did Napoleon Hill say about self-belief? +

On self-belief, Napoleon Hill said: "You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be.".

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Napoleon Hill's quotes endure because they turn ideas about Success, Self-Belief, Mindset, Discipline into clear, memorable language that is easy to relate to and share.

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