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.
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You’ve got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win a prize.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Self-confidence is essential for achieving success.
This quote emphasizes that self-assurance is a prerequisite for success. Before anyone can hope to achieve significant accomplishments or receive recognition (or 'win a prize'), they must first believe in their own abilities and potential.
Themes
Self-ConfidenceSuccessBeliefAchievementPrize
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech, one might say, 'As Napoleon Hill once noted, you’ve got to be sure of yourself before you can ever win a prize.'
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