Quote by Alan Price

The one phrase you can use is that success has a thousand fathers, and failure is an orphan.

The one phrase you can use is that success has a thousand fa

Summary

This quote means that when something succeeds, many people want to take credit for it and claim to have been a part of its achievement. However, when something fails, nobody wants to accept responsibility for it, and everyone distances themselves from it. It highlights the human tendency to seek recognition and avoid blame.

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