Quotes about Ambition

But he did have initiative, faith and the will to win.

This idea of starting at the bottom and working one's way up may appear to be sound, but the major objection to it is this— too many of those who begin at the bottom never manage to lift their heads high enough to be seen by opportunity, so they remain at the bottom. It should be remembered, also, that the outlook from the bottom is not so very bright or encouraging.

All success begins with definiteness of purpose.

Generally, the youth just out of school seeks any job that can be found. He takes the first place he finds, because he has fallen into the habit of indecision. Ninety-eight out of every hundred people working for wages today, are in the positions they hold, because they lacked the definiteness

I learned that when one needs anything very badly, it is very difficult for him to find anyone who wishes to help him get it, but when one gets over the hump, achieves recognition, and no longer needs help, then just about everybody on earth wants to do something for him.

It is always better to imitate a successful man than to envy him.

These facts give you a fair idea of what the reading of this book may bring to you, provided you know what it is that you want.

DEFINITENESS OF PURPOSE, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning DESIRE to possess it.

DEFINITENESS OF PURPOSE. Knowing what one wants is the first and, perhaps, the most important step toward the development of persistence. A strong motive forces one to surmount many difficulties.

It is my duty, and a privilege to say I believe, and not without reason, that nothing is impossible to the person who backs DESIRE with enduring

Riches do not respond to wishes. They respond only to definite plans, backed by definite desires, through constant persistence. HOW

Some individuals appear to be "allergic" to honest work, but opportunity is equally allergic to them.