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.
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For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west,
nor from the south.
For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west,
nor from the south.
If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.
If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.
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.
I find my greatest pleasure, and so my reward, in the work that precedes what the world calls success.
I find my greatest pleasure, and so my reward, in the work that precedes what the world calls success.
Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.
Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.
The penalty of success is to be bored by the attentions of people who formerly snubbed you.
The penalty of success is to be bored by the attentions of people who formerly snubbed you.
The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way.
The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way.
Success is dependent on effort.
Success is dependent on effort.
If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted read more
If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.
