Don't keep forever on the public road, going only where others have gone and following one after the other like a flock of sheep. Leave the beaten track occasionally and dive into the woods.
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The most successful men in the end are those whose success is the result of steady accretion.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Sustained and consistent effort leads to lasting success.
Alexander Graham Bell emphasizes that true success is not achieved through sudden bursts of achievement or luck but rather through consistent, incremental progress over time. This perspective highlights the importance of perseverance and the slow but steady accumulation of efforts that ultimately yield significant results.
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SuccessEffortSteadyProgressAccretionIncremental
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about achieving goals over time.
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