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

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

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

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.

The Perils and Pitfalls of Pursuing Success: A Humorous Take

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

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

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

"The road to success is always under construction."

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

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

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

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

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

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

LILY TOMLIN

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