Quote by Samuel Smiles

It is a mistake to suppose that men succeed through success; they much oftener succeed through failures. Precept, study, advice, and example could never have taught them so well as failure has done.

It is a mistake to suppose that men succeed through success;

Summary

This quote suggests that success does not always come from winning or achieving positive outcomes, but rather from learning and growing through failures. The speaker argues that failures provide invaluable lessons that precepts, study, advice, and examples alone cannot teach. Instead of viewing failure as a setback, it should be seen as a stepping stone towards success. It implies that experiencing and learning from failure is an essential part of personal and professional development, leading individuals to deepen their understanding, gain resilience, and ultimately achieve success.

By Samuel Smiles

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