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]
(..) Hey! Hey! - Hey! - Hey! There are no strings on me Hmm, they like him. He's a success. Gosh, maybe l was wrong. Well, guess he won't need me any more. What does an actor want with a conscience anyway? What could have happened to him? Where could he be at this hour? (..)1940 Pinocchio
(..) Well, well, hmm. Quite a scholar, l see. Look, Giddy, a man of letters. - Here's your book. - l'm going to school. School. Ah, yes. Then you haven't heard of the easy road to success. - Uh-uh. - No? l'm speaking, my boy, ofthe theatre. Here's your apple. Bright lights, music, applause, fame! (..)1940 Pinocchio