It's a common story. If he had succeeded, because he had gotten somewhat further with the public infrastructure and avoiding bad luck like the rains, it would s

It's a common story. If he had succeeded, because he had gotten somewhat further with the public infrastructure and avoiding bad luck like the rains, it would simply be some 'colorful anecdotes' in his biography. Success redeems all, while if you fail, everyone knew all along that it was 'obvious'.