He tried to repair the engine but 'without success'. [=he was not able to repair the engine]
He will never 'succeed in' this business. [=he will never be successful in this business]
I am one of the diet clinic's 'success stories'. [=the diet clinic was able to help me]
(..) I lost many assumptions about the simple nature of right and wrong. And when I traveled... ...I learned the fear before a crime... ...and the thrill of success. BRUCE: But I never became one of them. OFFICER : Fool. What do I care what your name is? You're a criminal. I'm not a criminal (..)2005 Batman Begins