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Failure Quote by Napoleon Hill

“No man ever achieved worth-while success who did not, at one time or other, find himself with at least one foot hanging well over the brink of failure.” quote by Napoleon Hill
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“No man ever achieved worth-while success who did not, at one time or other, find himself with at least one foot hanging well over the brink of failure.”

Napoleon Hill

About This Quote

Source Book: Think and Grow Rich, 1937

Success often follows near‑failure; enduring setbacks are part of the path to worthwhile achievement.

In simple terms: Failure is a stepping stone to success.

Key Takeaway

Embrace risk and learn from setbacks.

Themes

success resilience risk growth mindset

Mood

motivational reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • career advancement
  • personal challenges
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

personal development psychology goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • What recent setback taught you the most?
  • How do you balance risk with caution?
A Different Perspective

Not all failures lead to success; timing and context matter.

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