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Let a man who has to make his fortune in life remember this maxim: Attacking is the only secret. Dare and the world yiel
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"Let a man who has to make his fortune in life remember this maxim: Attacking is the only secret. Dare and the world yields, or if it beats you sometimes, dare it again and you will succeed"

- William Makepeace Thackeray

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This quote by William Makepeace Thackeray encourages people to take dangers and be vibrant in order to achieve success. He suggests that the only way to make a fortune in life is to take the effort and be daring. He believes that if you take threats and attack the world, it will yield to you. Even if you stop working sometimes, you need to not quit and keep trying. This quote encourages people to be brave and take threats in order to attain success. It also highlights the value of determination and resilience in order to accomplish one's goals. This quote is a pointer that success does not come easy and one need to be willing to take threats and be daring in order to achieve it.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by William Makepeace Thackeray between July 18, 1811 and December 24, 1863. He/she was a famous Novelist from England. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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