"The success of most things depends upon knowing how long it will take to succeed." ― Charles de Secondat Topic(s): Success More From Charles de Secondat "The object of war is victory; that of victory is conquest; and that of conquest preservation." "The deterioration of a government begins almost always by the decay of its principles." "The law of nations is naturally founded on this principle, that different nations ought in time of peace to do one another all the good they can, and in time of war as little injury as possible, without prejudicing their real interests." More In Success "Everything you need for better future and success has already been written. And guess what? All you have to do is go to the library."― Henri Frederic Amiel "Through perseverance many people win success out of what seemed destined to be certain failure."― Benjamin Disraeli "Action is the foundational key to all success."― Pablo Picasso