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Success - The Elusive Beast

Success - The Elusive Beast

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The Perils and Pitfalls of Pursuing Success: A Humorous Take

The Perils and Pitfalls of Pursuing Success: A Humorous Take

Ah, success - the elusive beast we all chase after, like a cat trying to catch its own tail. Some people spend their entire lives in pursuit of it, while others stumble upon it by accident like a drunkard finding a $20 bill on the sidewalk. Regardless of how you define it, one thing is for sure: success is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're going to get, but you hope it's not the coconut-filled ones.

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STEPHEN MARABOLI

"Success is like being pregnant, everyone congratulates you but no one knows how many times you got screwed."

STEPHEN MARABOLI

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VIDAL SASSOON

"The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary."

VIDAL SASSOON

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LILY TOMLIN

"The road to success is always under construction."

LILY TOMLIN

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EARL WILSON

"Success is simply a matter of luck. Ask any failure."

EARL WILSON

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BILL GATES

"Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose."

BILL GATES

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ALBERT EINSTEIN

"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits."

ALBERT EINSTEIN

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UNKNOWN

"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you."

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CONAN O'BRIEN

"Success is 10% inspiration, 90% delusion."

CONAN O'BRIEN

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JOE GIRARD

"The elevator to success is out of order. You'll have to use the stairs... one step at a time."

JOE GIRARD

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UNKNOWN

"If you want to achieve greatness, stop asking for permission."

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WINSTON CHURCHILL

"Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm."

WINSTON CHURCHILL

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WOODY ALLEN

"If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative."

WOODY ALLEN

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UNKNOWN

"Success is like toilet paper, you can never have enough of it."

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