# Quote — Napoleon Hill, Think And Grow Rich

> Building alibis is a deeply rooted habit. Habits are difficult to break, especially when they provide justification for something we do. Plato had this truth in mind when he said, The first and best victory is to conquer self. To be conquered by self is, of all things, the most shameful and vile. p. 173

- Author: [Napoleon Hill](https://www.leafyquotes.com/napoleon-hill.md)
- Book: [Think And Grow Rich](https://www.leafyquotes.com/napoleon-hill/think-and-grow-rich.md)
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