12 Best Og Mandino Quotes on Happiness, Persistence, and Success

enthusiasm quote

“Without enthusiasm you are doomed to a life of mediocrity, but with it you can accomplish miracles.” ~ Og Mandino

triumph over adversity

“Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.” ~ Og Mandino

best persistent quote

“So long as there is breath in me, that long I will persist. For now I know one of the greatest principles on success; if I persist long enough I will win.” ~ Og Mandino

Og Mandino quotes

“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” ~ Og Mandino

best Og Mandino quotes

“Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new.” ~ Og Mandino

best happiness quote

“Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.” ~ Og Mandino

top Og Mandino quotes

“Your only limitations are those you set up in your mind, or permit others to set up for you.” ~ Og Mandino

actions control thoughts

“Weak is he who permits his thoughts to control his actions; strong is he who forces his actions to control his thoughts.” ~ Og Mandino

quotes by Og Mandino

“Good habits are the key to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure.” ~ Og Mandino

best service quote

“Always render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be.” ~ Og Mandino

find out the purpose of your life

“I am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a grain of sand.” ~ Og Mandino

best success quote

“Success and rest don’t sleep together.” ~ Og Mandino

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Vinod Singh

Written by Vinod Singh

In 2019, Vinod Singh, a Belief Changer, founded Fastlane Freedom after 3.5 years of research on Mindfulness and its connection to money. Fastlane Freedom is driven by a vision: ‘Enhancing Lives of Millions’ by reshaping people’s beliefs to transform their financial situations. With 16 years of professional experience, Vinod dedicates himself to providing top-notch, practical content on Mindfulness, Money, Business, Parenting, Popular Quotes and Student Life.

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