Causes Quote by Phyllis McGinley
“Nothing fails like success; nothing is so defeated as yesterday's triumphant Cause.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Success and Defeat", 1948
Claims success can be a failure, and yesterday’s triumph can be defeated.
In simple terms: Success may hide failure; past victories fade.
Key Takeaway
Stay humble despite achievements.
Themes
success
failure
time
humility
paradox
Mood
cautionary
philosophical
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal reflection
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
impermanence
self‑deception
historical perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- When does success become a setback?
- How to learn from past triumphs?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can blind growth.
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