Who said “Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.”?

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Not John Wesley. It's commonly credited to them, but the evidence shows it isn't theirs.

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“Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.”
— John Wesley
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“Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.” [Quotation attributed to John Wesley]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14875-catch-on-fire-with-enthusiasm-and-people-will/

MLA

“Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.” Attributed to John Wesley. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14875-catch-on-fire-with-enthusiasm-and-people-will/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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“Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.” Attributed to John Wesley. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14875-catch-on-fire-with-enthusiasm-and-people-will/.

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