Quote by Sir Charles Napier

Success is like war and like charity in religion, it covers a multitude of sins.

Success is like war and like charity in religion, it covers

Summary

This quote implies that the achievement of success can overshadow or forgive the wrongdoings or mistakes made along the way. Comparing success to war and charity suggests that success holds a significant power, similar to how war can cloak the brutality behind a victorious outcome and how acts of charity can absolve a person's sins. In essence, this quote suggests that attaining success can often lead people to overlook or forgive the negative aspects of a person's journey towards achieving their goals.

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Success & Failure

By Sir Charles Napier

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