A Quote by Helen Hayes

My mother drew a distinction between achievement and success. She said that 'achievement is the knowledge that you have studied and worked hard and done the best that is in you. Success is being praised by others, and that's nice, too, but not as important or satisfying. Always aim for achievement and forget about success.

Helen Hayes

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Helen Hayes
American - Actress
October 10, 1900 - March 17, 1993

Always aim for achievement, and forget about success.

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