“Persistence is a state of mind, therefore it can be cultivated. Like all states of mind, persistence is based upon definite causes, among them these:”
Quotes by A. F. Hill
“Personal power is acquired through a combination of individual traits and habits. Briefly, the ten qualities of personal power (which I call the ten-point rule of personal power) are these: (a) The habit of definiteness of purpose (b) Promptness of decision (c) Soundness of character (intentional honesty) (d) Strict discipline over one’s emotions (e) Obsessional desire to render useful service (f) Thorough knowledge of one’s occupation (g) Tolerance on all subjects (h) Loyalty to one’s personal associates and faith in a Supreme Being (i) Enduring thirst for knowledge (j) Alertness of imagination””
A. F. Hill was a 19th-century author known for his unique blend of humor and social commentary in his literary works. His most notable piece, "John Smith's Funny Adventures on a Crutch: Or the Remarka...