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These poor mistaken people think they shine, and they do indeed,
but it is as putrefaction shines,--in the dark.
These poor mistaken people think they shine, and they do indeed,
but it is as putrefaction shines,--in the dark.
Success is counted sweetest
By those who ne'er succeed.
Success is counted sweetest
By those who ne'er succeed.
Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.
Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.
Yet the success of plans and the advantage to be derived from
them do not at all times agree, read more
Yet the success of plans and the advantage to be derived from
them do not at all times agree, seeing the gods claim to
themselves the right to decide as to the final result.
[Lat., Tametsi prosperitas simul utilitasque consultorum non
obique concordent, quoniam captorum eventus superae sibi
vindicant potestates.]
Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat.
Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat.
Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.
Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.
We must walk consciously only part way toward our goal, and then leap in the dark to our success.
We must walk consciously only part way toward our goal, and then leap in the dark to our success.
I've had enough success for two lifetimes, my success is talent put together with hard work and luck.
I've had enough success for two lifetimes, my success is talent put together with hard work and luck.
Success is that old ABC - ability, breaks, and courage.
Success is that old ABC - ability, breaks, and courage.