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Margaret Drabble

Nothing succeeds, they say, like success. And certainly nothing fails like failure.

Failure

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Margaret Drabble is pointing out that achieving success often leads to more success because it builds confidence and momentum. Conversely, experiencing failure can lead to further failure because it may cause discouragement and a loss of motivation.

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