Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
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Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success requires careful planning and preparation; without it, failure is likely.
This quote by Confucius emphasizes the critical role that preparation plays in achieving success. It suggests that thorough groundwork and anticipation of challenges are essential components that directly influence the outcome of any endeavor, implying that negligence in preparation almost guarantees failure.
Themes
SuccessPreparationFailureEffortPlanning
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to students about achieving their goals.
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