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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, pioneer of the modern genre of personal success (from his book Think and Grow
Rich, 1937) You can look at the situation and feel victimized. Or you can look at it and be excited
about conquering the challenges and opportunities it presents.

—Jack Welch, chairman and CEO of GE (from his book Winning: The Ultimate Business How-To
Book, 2005)

I have had all the disadvantages required for success.

—Larry Ellison, cofounder of Oracle Corp. (from 60 Minutes interview on CBS, February 23, 2004)

If there is no struggle, there is no progress.

—Frederick Douglass, African-American abolitionist, orator, and writer (from his “West India
Emancipation” speech on August 3, 1857) To escape fear, you have to go through it, not around.

—Richie Norton, author (from his book Résumés Are Dead and What to Do About It, 2012)

Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful.

—Zig Ziglar, author and motivational speaker