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It is a mistake to suppose that men succeed through success they much oftener succeed through failures.
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"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"

- Samuel Smiles

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This quote by Samuel Smiles recommends that failure is a more reliable teacher than success. He indicates that success alone is insufficient to ensure success in the future. Rather, it is through failure that people discover the most. Failure teaches us valuable lessons that can not be discovered through precept, study, guidance, or example. It teaches us how to be resilient and how to conquer challenges. It also teaches us how to be humble and how to accept our errors. Failure can be a tough experience, however it can likewise be a terrific teacher. It can assist us to progress variations of ourselves and to reach our goals. Ultimately, failure can be an effective tool for success.

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Samuel Smiles This quote is written / told by Samuel Smiles between December 23, 1812 and April 16, 1904. He was a famous Author from Scotland. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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