William Clement Stone Quotes

One of the best ways to inspire another person to desirable action is to relate a true story that appeals to his emotions.

There is very little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude.

"Have the courage to say "no!" Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. Do it now!"

In interviewing salesmen, appeal to their imagination, appeal to their emotions, by telling the stories of other men in the organization who are a success in your work.

Unless man learns to control the sinner, the animal in himself, he can never release his full accomplishment.

All I want to do is change the world!

The development of good character is a battle that you, I, and everyone must fight for himself. But victory can be ours.

Be careful the environment you choose for it will shape you; be careful the friends you choose for you will become like them.

What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch?

man’s reactions depend upon his previous habits and experiences of thought and action.

But I did know that opportunities were unlimited. For sale are contingent upon the attitude of the salesman-not the attitude of the prospect.

To get help from without, extract the good where you can find it. And this starts from within: the right mental attitude toward persons, places, things, knowledge, customs, beliefs-be they your own or others.

Thought must be followed through by action.

It's the fear of the unknown that keeps a person from starting,

Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement