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Napoleon Hill

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

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Napoleon Hill is saying that experiencing setbacks and failures is a normal part of the journey toward achieving success. He points out that most people give up when faced with these challenges, even though quitting is the simplest choice rather than the best one.

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