Conrad Nicholson Hilton (1887–1979) was an American hotelier known as the founder of the Hilton Hotels chain. Conrad Hilton was born in San Antonio, New Mexico. His father, Augustus Halvorsen Hilton, was an immigrant from Norway and his Catholic mother, Mary Genevieve, was an American of German descent. Hilton grew up with seven siblings: Felice A. Hilton, Eva C. Hilton, Carl H. Hilton, Julian Hilton, Rosemary J. Hilton, August H. Hilton and Helen A. Hilton.
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Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.
—Conrad Hilton
Topics: Success, Strength, Achievement, Perseverance
Success seems to be connected with action. Successful men keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.
—Conrad Hilton
Enthusiasm is a vital element toward the individual success of every man or woman.
—Conrad Hilton
Topics: Enthusiasm
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