The only place success comes before work Posted on May 11, 2013May 11, 2008 by admin “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” — Vince Lombardi Author: Vince Lombardi Category: success Tags: success, Vince Lombardi Spread the love Related posts: The difference between a successful person and The price of success is hard work, Success demands singleness of purpose. I did stand-up comedy for 18 years.