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9 Quotes on Success from People Changing the World

Some of the most successful people on the planet have lived through failure and learned from it. Let their earned words of wisdom motivate you to continue to strive for success.

Success is something we all strive for, but it’s the journey to success that has the most to teach us. Trials and hardships, failures and frustrations, you’ll probably encounter all of these things on the road to success. But finding the inspiration to overcome setbacks, stay focused, and live positively is part of the victory.

Sheryl Sandberg Success Quote

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“Done is better than perfect.”—Sheryl Sandberg, tech executive and founder of LeanIn.org


Will Smith Success Quote

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“The first step is you have to say that you can.”—Will Smith, actor

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Bill Gates Success Quotes

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“It’s fine to celebrate success but it’s more important to heed the lessons of failure.”—Bill Gates, business magnate


Anthony Mackie Success Quote

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“Success is opportunity plus preparation so work begets work, and as long as you’re prepared it’s going to come your way.”—Anthony Mackie, actor


JK Rowling Success Quote

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“It is our choices that show who we are, far more than our abilities.”—J.K. Rowling, author


Jay Z Success Quotes

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“Those who are successful overcome their fears and take action. Those who aren’t, submit to their fears and live with regrets.”—Jay-Z, musician


Dwayne Johnson Success Quote

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“Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.—Dwayne Johnson, actor and producer

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Richard Bronson Success Quote

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“Do not be embarrassed by your failures. Learn from them and try again.”—Richard Bronson, business magnate


Oprah Winfrey Success Quotes

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“Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”—Oprah Winfrey, media mogul

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