Quote by Russel H. Conwell

Many of us spend our lives searching for success when it is usually so close that we can reach out and touch it.

Many of us spend our lives searching for success when it is

Summary

This quote suggests that people often spend a significant amount of time and effort searching for success, believing it is distant and unreachable. However, it indicates that success is often much closer than anticipated, within arm's reach, but overlooked due to a preoccupation with far-fetched goals or misconceptions about what success truly entails. It encourages individuals to look closely at their surroundings and opportunities, as success might be right within their grasp, waiting to be acknowledged and embraced.

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Opportunity

By Russel H. Conwell

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