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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.
As kids we're not taught how to deal with success; we're taught how to deal with failure. If at first read more
As kids we're not taught how to deal with success; we're taught how to deal with failure. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. If at first you succeed, then what?
Success is simple. Do what's right, the right way, at the right time.
Success is simple. Do what's right, the right way, at the right time.
Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.
Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.
Enjoy your sweat because hard work doesn't guarantee success, but without it you don't have a chance.
Enjoy your sweat because hard work doesn't guarantee success, but without it you don't have a chance.
Those who have succeeded at anything and don't mention luck are kidding themselves.
Those who have succeeded at anything and don't mention luck are kidding themselves.
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the
swift, nor the battle to read more
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the
swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the
wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to
men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Even on the most exalted throne in the world we are only sitting on our own bottom.
Even on the most exalted throne in the world we are only sitting on our own bottom.
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.