Quotes About Success

Distinction is the consequence, never the object of a great mind.

The Painter who seeks popularity in Art closes the door upon his own genius.

The love of gain never made a Painter; but it has marred many.

I am inclined to think from my own experience that the difficulty to eminence lies not in the road, but in the timidity of the traveler.

Believe me, the man who earns his bread by the sweat of his brow, eats oftener a sweeter morsel, however coarse, than he who procures it by the labor of his brains.

His [the author's] renown… has been purchased, not by deeds of violence and blood, but by the diligent dispensation of pleasure.

Some minds seem almost to create themselves, springing up under every disadvantage and working their solitary but irresistible way through a thousand obstacles.

Some minds seem almost to create themselves, springing up under every disadvantage and working their solitary but irresistible way throughout a thousand obstacles.

The only happy author in this world is he who is below the care of reputation.

It is worthy to note, that the early popularity of Washington was not the result of brilliant achievement nor signal success; on the contrary, it rose among trials and reverses, and may almost be said to have been the fruit of defeat.

Rising genius always shoots out its rays from among the clouds, but these will gradually roll away and disappear as it ascends to its steady luster.

He could not help, too, rolling his large eyes round him as he ate, and chuckling with the possibility that he might one day be lord of all this scene of almost unimaginable luxury and splendor. Then, he thought, how soon he'd turn his back upon the old school-house; snap his fingers in the face of Hans Van Ripper, and every other niggardly patron, and kick any itinerant pedagogue out of doors that should dare to call him comrade!

Art becomes so specialized as to be comprehensible only to artists, and they complain bitterly of public indifference to their work. Competition arises. The wild battle for success becomes more and more material. Small groups who have fought their way to the top of the chaotic world of art and picture-making entrench themselves in the territory they have won. The public, left far behind, looks on bewildered, loses interest and turns away.

Success is often followed by failure. Yesterday's victory doesn't win today's battle.

Every great leader has incredible odds to overcome.

One uncontrolled character flaw can ruin your greatest accomplishment.

Only adversity provides the opportunity for greatness.

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved." HELEN KELLER

Once you believe in yourself and see your soul as divine and precious, you will automatically become a being who can create success.

Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy.

You miss 100 of the shots you never take.

You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don't take.

You will never get what you don't ask for. You can't find what you aren't looking for. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.