1. Success depends on strength, not bragging.

from: [Britain] Pope: Epic of Fools

Introduction: ALEXANDER POPE (May 22, 1688-May 3, 1744) was the greatest poet in 18th century England.

second, if you try something that is hopeless, you will often succeed.

From: [Britain] Shakespeare: Venus and Adonis

Introduction: William Shakespeare (English: William Shakespeare, May 3, 1564-April 23, 1616), who was often regarded as Shakespeare by Chinese society, was the most outstanding dramatist in the history of English literature and one of the most important and greatest writers in the European Renaissance.

third, the secret of success is persistence towards the goal.

from: [Britain] Disraeli: The Speech

Introduction: Benjamin Disraeli, a Jew. Benjamin Beaconsfield (1st Earl of), KG, PC (December 21, 184–April 19, 1881), leader of the British Conservative Party, was the finance minister of three cabinets.

the secret of success in life is only known to those who have not yet succeeded.

from: [Britain] Collins: Collection of epigrams

Introduction: Michael Collins (October 16, 189-August 22, 1922), an Irish revolutionary, was honored as the father of Ireland.

5. Only those who have real talent and practical learning, know their own strength and are good at using their own strength appropriately and cautiously can succeed in worldly things.

from: [Germany] Goethe: Collection of Goethe's Mottos and Thoughts

Introduction: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (August 28, 1749-March 22, 1832), born in Frankfurt am Main, is a famous German thinker, writer and scientist. He is the most famous representative of Weimar's classicism.