Quote by Margaret Drabble

Nothing succeeds, they say, like success. And certainly nothing fails like failure.

Nothing succeeds, they say, like success. And certainly noth

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of success and failure in life. It suggests that success breeds more success and opens up opportunities for further achievements. Conversely, failure can be demoralizing, leading to more unsuccessful outcomes. The quote implies that success and failure have a cyclical effect, either propelling or hindering progress depending on the outcome. It emphasizes the significance of striving for success as a means to achieve continued triumph, while recognizing the detrimental effects failure can have on one's path to success.

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Failure

By Margaret Drabble

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