“There is nothing quite like the expectancy of the beginning writer, unless it is the conceit of the successful one.”
“Success on the outside means nothing unless you also have success within.”
“Nobody succeeds beyond his or her wildest expectations unless he or she begins with some wild expectations”
“Nobody suceeds beyond his or her wildest expectations unless he or she begins with some wild expectations.”
“Without an expectation of success, one is rarely successful.”
“Every man has a right to be conceited until he is successful.”