Easy Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
“If success is rare and slow, everybody knows how quick and easy ruin is.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Vanity Fair, 1848
Success is scarce and gradual, while failure spreads quickly and easily, highlighting human tendency to notice downfall more than achievement.
In simple terms: Success is slow; ruin is fast.
Guard against complacency in success.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- finance
- career
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we focus on failures?
- How can we celebrate slow progress?
May neglect resilience factors.