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“To have known the best, and to have known it for the best, is success in life.”

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John William Mackay, born on November 28, 1831, in Scotland, was a renowned explorer and miner, best known for his discovery and development of gold mines in Australia. more

“Success, in my view, is the willingness to strive for something you really want. The person not reaching the top is no less a success than the one who achieved it, if they both sweated blood, sweat and tears and overcame obstacles and fears. The failure to be perfect does not mean you're not a success.”

Ifs Want Mean Persons Doe Success Perfect Views Blood Tears Strive Obstacles Reaching Willingness Sweat Sweat And Tears Blood Sweat And Tears Reaching The Top

Author:Fran Tarkenton

“Success depends on our using, and not opposing.”

Success Depends Opposing

Book:The Power in You: The Definitive Thomas Troward

Source: The Power in You: The Definitive Thomas Troward

“How delicious is pleasure after torment!”

Pleasure Delicious Torment

Author:Pierre Corneille

“We need not worry so much about what man descends from; it's what he descends to that shames the human race.”

Men Needs Humans Success Race Worry Shame Human Race

Author:Mark Twain

“There's always something about your success that displeases even your best friends.”

Success Your Best Friend

Book:Mark Twain on Common Sense: Timeless Advice and Words of Wisdom from America's Most-Revered Humorist

Source: Mark Twain on Common Sense: Timeless Advice and Words of Wisdom from America's Most-Revered Humorist

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