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Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure

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"Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure"

- Confucius

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This quote by Confucius highlights how essential it is to prepare and prepare ahead in order to attain success. Without appropriate preparation, failure is nearly certain to occur. Hence, this quote recommends that success is not just about luck or skill, however rather about mindful and purposeful preparation.

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Confucius

This quote is written / told by Confucius between 551 BC and 479 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from China. The author also have 65 other quotes.

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