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Quotes About Failure and Starting Again
Almost every success story contains a stretch of failure that nobody talks about. These quotes treat failure as information and an invitation to try again with more knowledge than before.
“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.”— Henry Ford (attributed)
“I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”— Michael Jordan
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”— Thomas Edison (attributed)
“Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again.”— Richard Branson
“It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up.”— Vince Lombardi (attributed)
“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.”— Robert F. Kennedy
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”— Nelson Mandela (attributed)
“Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear.”— George Addair
How to use these quotes
- After a setback, write down one thing you learned before you move on.
- Pick one small next step and do it today.
- Share a quote with someone who is feeling discouraged.
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