Quote by Bill Cosby

I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is to try to please everyone.

I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is t

Summary

This quote suggests that success cannot be determined by appeasing and satisfying every person because their expectations and desires may conflict with one another. Rather, it implies that attempting to please everyone ultimately leads to failure because it is an impossible and self-defeating task. Success requires focusing on one's own goals and values, making decisions based on personal beliefs and convictions rather than attempting to gain unanimous approval from others.

By Bill Cosby

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