Men take on the nature and the habits and the power of thought of those with whom they associate in a spirit of sympathy and harmony.
Napoleon HillRead
A genius is simply one who has taken full possession of his own mind and directed it toward objectives of his own choosing, without permitting outside influences to discourage or mislead him.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A genius effectively uses their mind to pursue their own goals, disregarding outside distractions and discouragements.
This quote by Napoleon Hill emphasizes that true genius lies in the ability to harness one's mental faculties wholeheartedly toward self-determined goals. It suggests that a person's success in realizing their potential is influenced by their focus and the discipline to ignore external detractors, which is a hallmark of personal empowerment and self-direction.
Themes
GeniusMindObjectivesFocusSelf-Direction
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing dreams, one might use this quote to inspire individuals to follow their aspirations without being swayed by others.
More from Napoleon Hill
All quotes βNature yields her most profound secrets to the person who is determined to uncover them.
Napoleon HillRead
Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true.
Napoleon HillRead
One of the most common causes of failure is the habit of quitting when one is overtaken by temporary defeat.
Napoleon HillRead
Let nobody bribe you away from being yourself.
Napoleon HillRead
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 HillRead
Similar quotes
Virtues, like viruses, have their seasons of contagion. When catastrophe strikes, generosity spikes like a fever. Courage spreads in the face of tyranny.
Nancy GibbsRead
My most important rule is one that sums up the 10: If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.
Elmore LeonardRead
They that are intoxicated by self-conceit have interposed themselves between it and the Divine and infallible Physician. Witness how they have entangled all men, themselves included, in the mesh of their devices. They can neither discover the cause of the disease, nor have they any knowledge of the remedy.
Baha'U'LlahRead
Always look for the fool in the deal. If you don't find one, it's you.
Mark CubanRead
Any man who, having planted a vineyard, has not yet reaped the benefits should do so at once, so that he does not die in the struggle and leave it for another to enjoy.
Paulo CoelhoRead
It is a good divine that follows his own instructions.
William ShakespeareRead