My Brain is the key that sets me free.
Harry HoudiniRead
Keep up your enthusiasm! There is nothing more contagious than exuberant enthusiasm.
Interpretation
Enthusiasm is a powerful and infectious quality that can inspire others.
This quote by Harry Houdini highlights the importance of maintaining an enthusiastic spirit. Enthusiasm not only fuels our own passions and pursuits but also serves as a beacon that can energize and motivate those around us. When one exhibits exuberant enthusiasm, it can ignite a similar fire in others, making it a valuable asset in any endeavor, from personal relationships to professional settings.
In practice
In a team meeting to boost morale after a tough project setback.
My Brain is the key that sets me free.
But then, so far as I know, I am the only performer who ever pledged his assistants to secrecy, honor and allegiance under a notarial oath.
An old trick well done is far better than a new trick with no effect.
Never tell the auidience how good you are, they will soon find out for themselves.
I make the most money, I think, in Russia and Paris, for the people of those countries are so willing to be amused, so eager to see something new and out of the ordinary.
I implore you, I entreat you and I challenge you to speak with conviction. To say what you believe in a manner that bespeaks the determination with which you believe it. Because contrary to the wisdom of the bumper sticker, it is not enough these days to simply question authority—you've got to speak with it too.
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year.
Fight one more round. When your arms are so tired that you can hardly lift your hands to come on guard, fight one more round. When your nose is bleeding and your eyes are black and you are so tired that you wish your opponent would crack you one on the jaw and put you to sleep, fight one more round - remembering that the man who always fights one more round is never whipped.
Don't let the silly little dramas of each day get you down. For you are here to do great things.
I believe that constant effort, tireless effort, pursuing clear goals with sincere effort is the only way
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