"There is an old time toast which is golden for its beauty. "When you ascend the hill of prosperity may you not meet a friend."" - Mark Twain Okay, let me tackle this request
"Nothing succeeds like the appearance of success." - Christopher Lascl In the vibrant, ever-evolving landscape of human endeavor, the notion that "nothing succeeds like the appearance of success" remains a time-honored adage, an insightful snippet of wisdom attributed to the astute observations of Christopher Lasch
"In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it." - Oscar Wilde The sentiment, famously penned by Oscar Wilde, has resurfaced with startling relevance in the wake of several recent high-profile events, sparking a renewed philosophical debate about the nature of happiness, ambition, and the often-unforeseen consequences of achieving long-held goals
"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers The sentiment, a pithy observation attributed to the late humorist Will Rogers, continues to resonate powerfully in today's fast-paced world