Failure is a stepping stone to success.

Meaning: An unsuccessful attempt or experience can serve as a means to achieve ultimate success.

Choice of Words: Failure is the lack of success in achieving something. Is indicates the existence or identity of something. A is used to refer to one of a type of thing. Stepping means placing one's foot down in order to take a step. Stone is a hard, solid substance that forms the Earth's crust. To indicates the direction or destination of an action or movement. Success is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

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• Failure is the stepping stone to success.
• Mistakes are stepping stones to success.
• Dreams are stepping stones to success.
• Failure teaches, success inspires.
• Stepping outside, she inhaled fresh morning air.
• Mistakes are stepping stones.
• The singer took a deep breath before stepping into the spotlight.
• The hunter was embarrassed by his failure.
• Failure teaches valuable lessons.
• Failure teaches resilience.