Success & Victory: English Vocabulary List

used to emphasize the importance of the process of achieving one's goals, and suggests that the journey itself can be fulfilling and rewarding

"Enjoy the process of success."

"She learned to appreciate the challenges and growth, realizing success is a journey, not a destination."

used to imply that a success can create a positive cycle where more success is likely to follow, as the initial success can build momentum and inspire further success

"Success builds on itself — nothing succeeds like success."

"Their first big win attracted more clients, more funding, and more talent — nothing succeeds like success."

used to imply that successful outcomes or accomplishments are rarely criticized or questioned

"Nobody criticises a winner — success is never blamed."

"The controversial decision was forgotten the moment the results came in — success is never blamed."

used to imply the best or most talented individuals or ideas will eventually become successful or recognized, regardless of any obstacles or competition they may face

"The best always rise — cream always rises to the top."

"Despite the chaos around her, her talent became impossible to ignore — cream always rises to the top."

used to emphasize that individuals or things with great potential require challenging environments or situations to fully realize their capabilities

"Ambitious goals need strong foundations — a great ship asks deep waters."

"The scale of the project demanded a level of resource most organisations could not provide — a great ship asks deep waters."

used to imply that the person who ultimately succeeds or triumphs in a situation will experience the greatest satisfaction, especially if they have faced obstacles or criticism from others

"They laughed at her plan, but it worked — he who laughs last, laughs loudest."

"He was dismissed early in his career, but went on to outperform them all — he who laughs last, laughs best."

used to emphasize the importance of enjoying and appreciating the journey toward a goal or achievement, rather than solely focusing on reaching the end or destination

"The journey is not just about arriving — the end of a melody is not its goal."

"She had loved the research as much as the publication — the end of a melody is not its goal."

used to imply that it is preferable to be admired for one's success and accomplishments, even if it means being the object of envy, rather than being pitied for one's misfortunes or failures

"It is better to be envied than pitied — better be envied than pitied."

"She worked hard to be successful enough that better be envied than pitied applied to her."

used to emphasize that collaboration and balance are key to achieving success

"One effort is never enough — a bird never flew on one wing."

"A single meeting was not enough to close the deal — a bird never flew on one wing."