Quotation on success by Sir Henry Segrave?

[andy couchman]

Hi, I'm trying to trace a quotation.

It goes something like...

'Why shouldn't you succeed. All it takes is a little more effort than the next fellow...'

I think it was in Autosport once a few years ago and I think it's from Sir Henry Segrave.

Can anyone point me towards the actual quote?

Thanks.

Andy

Edited by andy couchman on Friday 9th May 17:16

[laserrr]

Did you ever find this quote? It's great

[SpeckledJim]

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SpeckledJim said:

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And the OP has only made 2 posts in over 14 years, so the chances of him being back to give an answer seem slim!

[TCX]

Un...successful?

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I wrote this quote inside my college binder in the mid-1980's, and I'm guessing I must have seen it from Autosport too if that is where it was printed. My recollection (can't find anywhere on internet) was a bit more expansive:

"Why shouldn't one make it to the top ... it is very crowded down at the bottom ... all it takes is a little more push, a little more attention to detail, than the average fellow is prepared to give."

I wanted it to be my life's mantra.