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Immense power is acquired by assuring yourself in your secret reveries that you were born to control affairs
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"Immense power is acquired by assuring yourself in your secret reveries that you were born to control affairs"

- Andrew Carnegie

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In this quote, Andrew Carnegie is emphasizing the significance of self-confidence and belief in oneself. He recommends that by convincing oneself in private thoughts and visions that they are destined to be in control of circumstances and events, one can get immense power. This power originates from a strong sense of self-assurance and decision to take charge of one's own life and surroundings. Carnegie's words likewise indicate that this power is not obtained through external methods, however rather from within. By having a strong belief in one's capabilities and function, one can achieve terrific success and influence in their ventures.

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Andrew Carnegie This quote is written / told by Andrew Carnegie between November 25, 1835 and August 11, 1919. He was a famous Businessman from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Power. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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