See that you buy the field where the Pearl is; sell all, and make a purchase of salvation. Think it not easy: for it is a steep ascent to eternal glory: many are lying dead by the way, slain with security.
Samuel RutherfordRead
Victory has a hundred fathers but defeat is an orphan.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success is often attributed to many, while failure is typically faced alone.
This quote by Galeazzo Ciano emphasizes the phenomenon where many individuals come forward to claim credit for a successful outcome, as success is often celebrated and brings recognition. In contrast, defeat or failure often leaves individuals to grapple with their loss independently, highlighting the tendency of people to distance themselves from unfavorable results and the inherent loneliness of failure.
Themes
VictoryDefeatSuccessFailureRecognitionLoneliness
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, this quote can be shared to illustrate how many people want to be associated with successful projects.
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