Achieved success Quote by Elbert Hubbard
“The line between failure and success is so fine that we are often on the line and do not know it. How many a person has thrown up his or her hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience, would have achieved success. A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Line Between Failure and Success", 1915, The Philistine
Success and failure are separated by a thin margin; persistence often turns near‑failure into triumph.
In simple terms: Persistence can turn near‑failure into success.
Keep trying, even when the outcome seems uncertain.
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When to use this quote
- business ventures
- academic projects
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What small effort could you increase today?
- When have you misread a near‑failure?
Not every effort yields success; timing and resources also matter.