Dues Quote by Maltbie Davenport Babcock
“One of the commonest mistakes and one of the costliest is thinking that success is due to some genius, some magic – something or other which we do not possess. Success is generally due to holding on, and failure to letting go.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Christian Living, 1912
Success comes from perseverance and letting go of failure, not from innate genius.
In simple terms: Persist and release failure for success.
Key Takeaway
Hold on, let go.
Themes
perseverance
resilience
humility
Mood
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
spiritual
self‑help
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- career challenges
- relationship issues
Key Concepts
growth mindset
self‑discipline
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you holding onto that hinders growth?
- How can you practice letting go?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on effort can cause burnout.
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