Succesful individuals

All men are dead, alive are only the ones who are knowledgeable .

But, knowledgeable are sleeping, awake are the ones who apply their knowledge.

Still, who apply their knowledge are at a loss, and only succesful are those, who are of good character.

Those of good character are in danger, succesful ones are those who are humble, and free of pride.

(Imam Ghazali ( 1058-1111), and sorry for poor translation rendering)