Wishing will not bring riches. But desiring riches with a state of mind that becomes an obsession, then planning definite ways and means to acquire riches, and backing those plans with persistence which does not recognise failure, will bring riches.

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"Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit."

- Napoleon Hill

Courage

"Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve."

- Napoleon Hill

Success

"If you can’t yet do great things, do small things in a great way."

- Napoleon Hill

Determination

"It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed."

- Napoleon Hill

Teamwork

"Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle."

- Napoleon Hill

Hard Work

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"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."

- Calvin Coolidge

Persistence

"I have stood on a mountain of no’s for one yes."

- Barbara Elaine Smith

Persistence

"First, forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not. Habit will help you finish and polish your stories. Inspiration won’t. Habit is persistence in practice."

- Octavia Butler

Persistence

"A dragonfly's journey is proof that persistence carves canyons from cliffs"

Persistence

"Persistence pays off, buzz on like the dragonfly"

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