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“The gods sell anything and to everybody at a fair price." Success is on sale in the world market place. All who are willing to pay the price can buy it.” quote by Orison Swett Marden
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““The gods sell anything and to everybody at a fair price." Success is on sale in the world market place. All who are willing to pay the price can buy it.””

Orison Swett Marden

About This Quote

Source Speech: Motivational address, early 20th century

Success is a commodity that anyone can purchase if they are willing to invest effort and resources.

In simple terms: Success can be bought with effort and cost.

Key Takeaway

Invest effort to achieve success.

Themes

motivation success effort

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

inspirational motivational

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • entrepreneurship
  • personal goals
  • self‑improvement

Key Concepts

economics personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you willing to invest to achieve your goals?
  • How do you define the price of success?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone has equal access to resources needed to pay the price.

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