Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything. 619
The majority of men meet with failure because of their lack of persistence in creating new plans to take the place of those which fail. 684
Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true. 2.25K
Success in its highest and noblest form calls for peace of mind and enjoyment and happiness which come only to the man who has found the work that he likes best. 611
No man ever achieved worth-while success who did not, at one time or other, find himself with at least one foot hanging well over the brink of failure. 892
Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to cut all sources of retreat. Only by doing so can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a burning desire to win – essential to success. 1.81K
Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure. 1.56K
Before success comes in any man’s life, he’s sure to meet with much temporary defeat and, perhaps some failures. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and the most logical thing to do is to quit. That’s exactly what the majority of men do. 687
There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it. 2.32K
Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another. 704
Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements. 871