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Effort and Belief
- Focus on what you can control, like effort and preparation.
- Believe that a higher power favors your purpose.
Timotheus and Fortune
- Timotheus, an Athenian general, attributed his success to his own brilliance, alienating the goddess Fortune.
- His arrogance led to his downfall, illustrating the danger of excessive pride.
Sulla's Success
- Sulla, unlike Timotheus, attributed his success to the gods and believed he was their favorite.
- His humility and confidence allowed him to achieve great things, demonstrating the power of belief.