People Quotes by Napoleon Hill

There is one weakness in people for which there is no remedy. It is the universal weakness of LACK OF AMBITION!

— Napoleon Hill

Successful people, in all callings, never stop acquiring specialized knowledge related to their major purpose, business, or profession.

— Napoleon Hill

Your reputation is that which people think you are; your character is that which you are.

— Napoleon Hill

It is a curious quirk of human nature that some people can see opportunities, while others only see problems.

— Napoleon Hill

The majority of people who fail to accumulate money sufficient for their needs are, generally, easily influenced by the opinion of others.

— Napoleon Hill

Our success depends very largely upon how well we negotiate our way through our daily contacts with other people without friction or…

— Napoleon Hill

Many successful people have found opportunities in failure and adversity that they could not recognize in more favorable circumstances.

— Napoleon Hill

Deliberately seek the company of people who influence you to think and act on building the life you desire.

— Napoleon Hill

Someday America will have its very own commercial-free TV and radio station devoted to only one thing: to teach people, in their…

— Napoleon Hill

No individual has sufficient experience, education, native ability and knowledge to ensure the accumulation of a great fortune, without the cooperation of…

— Napoleon Hill

People refuse to take chances in business, because they fear the criticism which may follow if they fail. The fear of criticism,…

— Napoleon Hill

They [the people under you] may desire help, but more than anything else they desire sympathy. Don't make the mistake of turning…

— Napoleon Hill

People buy personalities as much as merchandise, and it is a question if they are not influenced more by the personalities with…

— Napoleon Hill

The vast majority of people are born, grow up, struggle and go through life in misery and failure, not realizing that it…

— Napoleon Hill

The majority of people permit relatives, friends, and the public at large to so influence them that they cannot live their own…

— Napoleon Hill

If your imagination leads you to understand how quickly people grant your requests when those requests appeal to their self- interest, you…

— Napoleon Hill

If you are one of those people who believe that hard work and honesty alone will bring riches-perish the thought; because it's…

— Napoleon Hill

One of the outstanding tragedies of this age of struggle and money-madness is the fact that so few people are engaged in…

— Napoleon Hill

The majority of people are ready to throw their aims and purposes overboard, and give up at the first sign of opposition…

— Napoleon Hill

The subconscious mind will translate into its physical equivalent a thought impulse of a negative or destructive nature, just as readily as…

— Napoleon Hill

Persons, especially salaried people who schedule their spare time, to provide for home study (or attend specialized short courses, seminars or training)…

— Napoleon Hill

The ability to negotiate with other people without friction and argument is the outstanding quality of all successful people.

— Napoleon Hill

Without doubt, the most common weakness of all human beings is the habit of leaving their minds open to the negative influence…

— Napoleon Hill

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

— Napoleon Hill

Successful people move on their own initiative but they know where they are going before they start.

— Napoleon Hill

Most people wish for riches, but few people provide the definite plan and burning desire which pave the road to wealth.

— Napoleon Hill

Enthusiasm is contagious, and the person who has it, under control, is generally welcome in any group of people.

— Napoleon Hill

The number one reason people fail in life is because they listen to their friends, family, and neighbors.

— Napoleon Hill

The primary reason for failure is that people do not develop new plans to replace those plans that didn't work.

— Napoleon Hill

The happiest people are those who have learned to mix play with their work and to bind the two together with enthusiasm.

— Napoleon Hill

Nobody rises above mediocrity unless they use the brains of other people.

— Napoleon Hill

You will attract to yourself people who harmonize with your own philosophy of life, whether you wish it or not.

— Napoleon Hill

Desire is making people build ships and cities, has made men conquer nations... and it can defeat that nicotine

— Napoleon Hill

If a person has built a sound character, it makes but little difference what people say about him, because he will win…

— Napoleon Hill

The Ability to influence people without irritating them is the most profitable art known to man.

— Napoleon Hill

The better portion of all sales I have made were made after people had said 'no'.

— Napoleon Hill

Your mental attitude gives your entire personality a drawing power that attracts the circumstances, things and people you think about most!

— Napoleon Hill

Put your foot upon the neck of the fear of criticism by reaching a decision not to worry about what other people…

— Napoleon Hill

People who fail to accumulate money, without exception, have the habit of reaching decisions, if at all, very slowly, and of changing…

— Napoleon Hill

Successful people make decisions quickly (as soon as all the facts are available) and change them very slowly (if ever). Unsuccessful people…

— Napoleon Hill