Some aspects of success seem rather silly as death approaches.

Some aspects of success seem rather silly as death approaches.

I dread success. To have succeeded is to have finished one's business on earth, like the male spider, who is read more

I dread success. To have succeeded is to have finished one's business on earth, like the male spider, who is killed by the female the moment he has succeeded in his courtship. I like a state of continual becoming, with a goal in front and not behind.

If A equal success, then the formula is A equals X plus Y and Z, with X being work, Y read more

If A equal success, then the formula is A equals X plus Y and Z, with X being work, Y play, and Z keeping your mouth shut.

The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary it read more

The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant and kind.

A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The read more

A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying.

Success is largely a matter of holding on after others have let go

Success is largely a matter of holding on after others have let go

The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the read more

The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year.

For success, attitude is equally as important as ability.

For success, attitude is equally as important as ability.

That man is successful who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much, who has gained the respect of the read more

That man is successful who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much, who has gained the respect of the intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.