Behinds Quote by Og Mandino
“The prizes of life are at the end of each journey, not near the beginning; and it is not given to me to know how many steps are necessary in order to reach my goal. Failure I may still encounter at the thousandth step, yet success hides behind the next bend in the road. Never will I know how close it lies unless I turn the corner.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino, 1968
Success and failure are distant, revealed only as we progress step by step, and we cannot predict the exact moment of achievement.
In simple terms: Results appear only after effort; you can’t know when success arrives.
Key Takeaway
Keep moving forward despite uncertainty.
Themes
perseverance
uncertainty
goal pursuit
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- personal growth
- long‑term projects
- overcoming setbacks
Key Concepts
destiny
process
patience
Questions to Reflect On
- What small actions can you take today toward your long‑term goal?
- How do you handle uncertainty in progress?
A Different Perspective
Success may still be far away despite many steps taken.
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