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Before success comes in any man's life, he's sure to meet with much temporary defeat and, perhaps some failures. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and the most logical thing to do is to quit. That's exactly what the majority of men do.
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"Before success comes in any man's life, he's sure to meet with much temporary defeat and, perhaps some failures. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and the most logical thing to do is to quit. That's exactly what the majority of men do."
— Napoleon Hill #successachievement

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Before success comes in any man's life, he's sure to meet with much temporary defeat and, perhaps some failures. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and the most logical thing to do is to quit. That's exactly what the majority of men do. — Napoleon Hill

About Napoleon Hill

Napoleon Hill was a Writer from United States (1883–1970).

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This quote is attributed to Napoleon Hill, a Writer from United States.
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Napoleon Hill lived from 1883 – 1970.
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