Quote by LaoTzu

People in their handlings of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If one remains as careful at the end as he was at the beginning, there will be no failure.


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Summary

This quote is emphasizing the importance of maintaining caution and carefulness throughout the entirety of one's endeavors. It suggests that many people tend to stumble or fail right before achieving success because they become complacent or less diligent. By highlighting the need for continuous attentiveness and careful handling of affairs until the very end, it argues that failure can be prevented or minimized. The quote implies that success can be attained by consistently maintaining the same level of caution and care from the start to the finish.

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