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.

Napoleon Hill

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Be fast, be first, but never be alone. Nothing can replace the value of teamwork.

The virtue lies in the struggle, not in the prize.

Richard Monckton Milnes

To succeed, you must have tremendous perseverance, tremendous will. "I will drink the ocean," says the persevering soul; "at my will mountains will crumble up." Have that sort of energy, that sort of will; work hard, and you will reach the goal.

Swami Vivekananda

For you I will flex a muscle, open the door, give a broad smile and do whatever it takes. After meeting you my life has become fragrant like the roses.

You've got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to go to bed with satisfaction.

You need lofty goals. Then cement it with a great work ethic.

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