Cigar Quote by Lawrence Sanders
““Close but no cigar””
About This Quote
Source Short story: *The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane* (film script), 1976
Close attempts may still fail; perseverance needed
In simple terms: Near success isn’t success
Key Takeaway
Persist beyond near‑misses
Themes
effort
failure
perseverance
Mood
resilient
motivated
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- project management
- sales
- academic research
Key Concepts
goal setting
sports
business
Questions to Reflect On
- What did you learn from near success?
- How to keep momentum after setbacks?
A Different Perspective
Failure can teach valuable lessons
