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Big Success Quotes

On chasing, reaching, and sometimes losing big success.

Big success rarely arrives without a cost, and these quotes look at both sides, the thrill of early fame and the effort or fallout that often follows. See our Effort quotes for more on the work behind it.

I think that when I was younger and had my first round of big success and was plastered on magazine covers in the early and mid-'90s, I was kind of outspoken and had kind of a pretty aggressive attitude in...

Quotes by Stephen Dorff

Especially on 'Taken,' 'Taken' was not a big success the day of its release. It was released in France first, and it didn't do bad, but not as good as it did in the U.S.

Quotes by Olivier Megaton

She's been a smack addict, she's had big success in Europe in the '70s, and she's lost everything. She's been rediscovered in the '80s, and as we meet her she's just about to sign a new recording contract.

Quotes by Neil Tennant

I had an idea, I was passionate about it and I had to work hard to turn that into a big success and more products.

Quotes by Lori Greiner

Achievement Quotes

The only model to me that correlates with big success in the NFL is having a Hall of Fame franchise quarterback.

Quotes by Jeffrey Lurie

'Sugar Cane Alley' had a lot of international success, big success everywhere.

Quotes by Euzhan Palcy

The big success stories - Facebook, Zynga and Twitter - are leading to investing in ideas on a napkin, because no one wants to miss out on the next big thing.

Quotes by Eric Lefkofsky

I was very blessed with 'N Sync. It was a big success and it was a lot of fun.

Quotes by Chris Kirkpatrick

The 'cash for clunkers' program was a big success in part because it gave people the sense that the economy was moving.

Quotes by Cass Sunstein

Frequently Asked Questions

What angles on big success do these quotes cover?
They range from a cautionary tale of fame gained and lost to a straightforward account of turning a good idea into a big success through sustained hard work. A couple also touch on how success translates in sports.
Is there a quote about losing everything after early success?
Yes, one describes someone who found big success in Europe during the '70s, only to lose everything before being rediscovered later, illustrating how fragile early fame can be.
Does any quote connect big success to hard work specifically?
There's a quote crediting a passionate idea and a lot of hard work for turning into big success and additional products, framing success as something built rather than simply given.
Is there a quote applying big success to sports?
Yes, one argues that nothing correlates more strongly with a franchise's big success in professional football than having a Hall of Fame-caliber quarterback, tying team success to a single key position.
Where can I find more quotes about achievement and effort?
Check out our Effort quotes and Achievement quotes pages for related themes.

From a cautionary story of fame lost to a straightforward account of turning an idea into real success through hard work, this collection stays grounded. Explore Achievement quotes and Growth quotes for more.