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    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.

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Be commonplace and creeping, any you attain all things.
[Fr., Mediocre et rampant, et l'on arrive a tout.]

Be commonplace and creeping, any you attain all things.
[Fr., Mediocre et rampant, et l'on arrive a tout.]

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In order to succeed you must fail, so that you know what not to do the next time.

In order to succeed you must fail, so that you know what not to do the next time.

by Anthony J. D'angelo Found in: Success Quotes,
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Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't taste good.

Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't taste good.

by Joe Paterno Found in: Success Quotes,
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A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.

by David Brinkley Found in: Men Quotes, Success Quotes,
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Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose.

Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose.

by Bill Gates Found in: Success Quotes,
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I’ve never sought success in order to get fame and money; it’s the talent and the passion that count in read more

I’ve never sought success in order to get fame and money; it’s the talent and the passion that count in success.

by Ingrid Bergman Found in: Success Quotes,
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To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world read more

To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.

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Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.

by Henry Ford Found in: Success Quotes,
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Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven't planted

Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven't planted

by David Bly Found in: Success Quotes,
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