Quote by Graham Greene

Success is more dangerous than failure, the ripples break over a wider coastline.

Success is more dangerous than failure, the ripples break ov

Summary

This quote implies that experiencing success can be more perilous or challenging compared to facing failure. While failure may have a limited impact and be easier to recover from, success comes with greater responsibilities and consequences that can affect a larger community or group of individuals. The metaphor of "ripples" breaking over a wider coastline suggests that the effects and repercussions of success have a broader reach and can create more profound shifts or disruptions in various aspects of life.

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By Graham Greene

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