Quote by Elbert Hubbard

Failure -- The man who can tell others what to do and how to do it, but never does it himself.

Failure -- The man who can tell others what to do and how to

Summary

This quote highlights the concept of failure as someone who possesses knowledge and instructs others but fails to put that knowledge into action. It critiques individuals who have the ability to dictate and guide others' actions but lack the personal drive or commitment to practice what they preach. By not leading by example, they fall short of truly embodying success and remain confined to a state of failure themselves.

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By Elbert Hubbard

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