What does the proverb 'nothing succeeds like success' ?

Question

I think that this proverb means that anything does not go as smoothly as success.

Answer 1

It is not a proverb...it was a quote by Oscar Wilde. The partial quote goes something like:

"moderation can be a fatal thing...nothing succeeds like excess".

Answer 2

Here is the source: the French is older and the Bible well, it does clarify


NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS “ The French proverb
runs thus: ‘C Rien no réussit comme le succès.” Is not the
original idea identical with that in Matthew XXV

29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

Answer 3

I think it means that you can never really know what it feels like to succeed until you do it, implying that it's the time and effort that you invest in something that will make it a success.

Answer 4

this proverb in broad sense means if you are successful than every mistake done by you will be forgetten soon
a sucess in anyfield hides negativity of individuals an d sucess makes him supreme or commander, if not then definately controller of situation.

Answer 5

if you succeed anything then u success in the happiness of life

Answer 6

I think it means nothing boosts one's self esteem like experiencing success.

Answer 7

the hindi translation to tkis proverb is- chalti ka naam gadi

m not sure abt its meaning bt i agree with ganesan

Answer 8

yeah, umm... i think you are confusing quotes, because there is a quote from scareface that has become very popular, "Nothing Exceeds Like Excess".

here is a good article about that idea.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&node=&contentId=A1083-2003Nov4¬Found=true

Answer 9

success cannot be achieved overnight
success can only be achieved step by step

Answer 10

i think it means success is everything.