Success
Learn the key concepts of Success for O/L English, explained simply · Aligned with the NIE syllabus
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Grade 10 · Term 3
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Learn the key concepts of Success for O/L English, explained simply
About O/L English: O/L English develops reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills across Grade 10 and 11.
Success requires hard work, self-reliance, and perseverance.
No one builds the road to success for you; you must create it yourself.
Learning from failure and continuous effort are key.
Key Definitions
Success: Not final; it is the courage to continue despite failure (Winston Churchill).
Olympic spirit: Not to win but to take part (R. Karunananda).
Secrets to success: Preparation, hard work, learning from failure (Colin Powell).
Impossible: Nothing is impossible to him who will try (Alexander the Great).
Greatest weakness: Giving up; the most certain way to succeed is to try one more time (Thomas A. Edison).
Live and learn: Live as if to die tomorrow; learn as if to live forever (Mahatma Gandhi).
Real-World Applications
Charlie Chaplin: Overcame poverty and hardship, started work at age 9, became a world-famous actor and filmmaker through will power and talent.
Dr. C.W.W.
Source: Idasara knowledge pack — english/OL_10/english v16, short_notes: Lesson 12 - Success
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