Quotation by

Lao Tzu

People in their handlings of affairs often fail when they are about to succeed. If one remains as careful at the end as he was at the beginning, there will be no failure.

Lao Tzu

Failure

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Lao Tzu is saying that many people lose their success because they become careless or overconfident right before finishing their task. To avoid failing, one should maintain the same level of attention and caution throughout the entire process, especially at the end.

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