Quote by Edward Simmons

The difference between failure and success is doing a thing nearly right and doing it exactly right.

The difference between failure and success is doing a thing

Summary

This quote suggests that the key difference between failure and success lies in the level of precision and attention to detail applied to a task. Simply getting close to accomplishing something is not enough to ensure success; instead, it is necessary to execute the task flawlessly and with complete accuracy. This quote emphasizes the importance of going the extra mile, striving for perfection, and not settling for mediocrity since it is the small nuances that can ultimately determine whether one achieves failure or success.

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By Edward Simmons

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