Napoleon Hill (October 26, 1883 – November 8, 1970) was prominent author in the field of personal development. He is considered as one of the thought leaders who pioneered the teachings of the law of attraction and his works have inspired many other in their teachings and principles. His best known published work is the inspirational self-help book “Think and Grow Rich” which sold over over 20 million copies. He outlines his principles of achieving success through the cultivation of dominating thoughts within the mind.
The following list is a collection of some of his best quotes throughout his lifetime. They have been a strong inspiration to me and countless other in our manifestation journey. Whether or not you’re a seasoned law of attraction practitioner or just started on this exciting new journey, I’m absolutely positive that these quotes will uplift your spirits and encourage you into action to make your dreams come into reality.
The Best Napoleon Hill Quotes
“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”
– Napoleon Hill
One of my favorite quotes from Napoleon Hill, it clearly expresses the exceptional power concealed within our thoughts. If we think an idea into existence, then we can surely see if manifest into reality.
“Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true.”
– Napoleon Hill
The power to shape reality doesn’t lie with the the environment, nature or the decisions of other people. We alone have the power to take charge of our lives and consciously create it by our will.
“A goal is a dream with a deadline”
– Napoleon Hill
“You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be.”
– Napoleon Hill
“Every adversity, every failure, every heartbreak, carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.”
– Napoleon Hill
Another great uplifting quote that every failure and defeat is only temporary. Sometimes we have to go through failure in order reach greater success, but we should never let it stop it us.
“Our only limitations are those we set up in our own minds.”
– Napoleon Hill
“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.”
– Napoleon Hill
“Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting.”
– Napoleon Hill
“Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.”
– Napoleon Hill
Here are some other great quotes on persistence that you might like as well.
“Awake, arise, and assert yourself, you dreamers of the world. Your star is now in ascendancy.”
– Napoleon Hill
“Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.”
– Napoleon Hil
“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.”
– Napoleon Hill
“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.”
– Napoleon Hill
“Persistence is to the character of man as carbon is to steel.”
– Napoleon Hill
“When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more more toward your coveted goal.”
– Napoleon Hill
“When your desires are strong enough you will appear to possess superhuman powers to achieve.”
– Napoleon Hill
“Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true.”
– Napoleon Hill
“The way to develop decisiveness is to start right where you are, with the very next question you face.”
– Napoleon Hill
“The world has the habit of making room for the man whose actions show that he knows where he is going.”
– Napoleon Hill
“More gold has been mined from the thoughts of men then has been taken from earth.”
– Napoleon Hill
“Your ability to use the principle of autosuggestion will depend, very largely, upon your capacity to concentrate upon a given desire until that desire becomes a burning obsession.”
– Napoleon Hill
Autosuggestion is a method Napoleon Hill mentions that allows one to reprogram the subconscious mind. By doing so one is able to pass dominating thoughts from the conscious mind to the subconscious and effectively change their reality.
“Every person who wins in any undertaking must be wiling to cut all sources of retreat. Only by doing so can one be sure of maintaining the state of mind known as a burning desire to win – essential to success.”
– Napoleon Hill
If you enjoyed these quotes by Napoleon Hill, you should check out the his best works as well: The Best Napoleon Hill Books You Absolutely Need to Read
