American Quotes

1,341 quotes in this collection

"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

"Do not wait: the time will never be 'just right'. Start where you stand."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Do not wait: the time will never be 'just right'. Start where you stand."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Your big opportunity may be right where you are now."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Your big opportunity may be right where you are now."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Every mind needs a friendly association with other minds to thrive and succeed."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Every mind needs a friendly association with other minds to thrive and succeed."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Knowledge is only potential power. It becomes power only when, and if, it is organized into definite plans of action."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Knowledge is only potential power. It becomes power only when, and if, it is organized into definite plans of action."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Life reflects your own thoughts back to you."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Life reflects your own thoughts back to you."

-- Napoleon Hill

"A genius is simply one who has taken full possession of his own mind and directed it toward objectives of his own choosing."

-- Napoleon Hill

"A genius is simply one who has taken full possession of his own mind and directed it toward objectives of his own choosing."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Success in life depends upon happiness, and happiness is found in no other way than through service that is rendered in a spirit of love."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Success in life depends upon happiness, and happiness is found in no other way than through service that is rendered in a spirit of love."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Hold a picture of yourself long and steadily enough in your mind's eye, and you will be drawn toward it."

-- Napoleon Hill

"Hold a picture of yourself long and steadily enough in your mind's eye, and you will be drawn toward it."

-- Napoleon Hill

"There is a difference between wishing for a thing and being ready to receive it."

-- Napoleon Hill

"There is a difference between wishing for a thing and being ready to receive it."

-- Napoleon Hill