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Dictionary Quote by Napoleon Hill

“A great many years ago I purchased a fine dictionary. The first thing I did with it was to turn to the word "impossible," and neatly clip it out of the book. That would not be an unwise thing for you to do.” quote by Napoleon Hill
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““A great many years ago I purchased a fine dictionary. The first thing I did with it was to turn to the word "impossible," and neatly clip it out of the book. That would not be an unwise thing for you to do.””

Napoleon Hill

About This Quote

Source Book: Think and Grow Rich, 1937

Removing the word “impossible” from your dictionary empowers you to pursue goals without self‑imposed limits.

In simple terms: Delete “impossible” to empower yourself.

Key Takeaway

Eliminate limiting beliefs.

Themes

motivation self‑belief goal‑setting

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

self‑help inspirational

When to use this quote

  • dictionary
  • personal development

Key Concepts

mindset language power

Questions to Reflect On

  • What words limit your potential?
  • How can you reframe “impossible”?
A Different Perspective

Some challenges remain realistic.

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