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It doesn't matter if you try and try and try again, and…

“It doesn't matter if you try and try and try again, and fail. It does matter if you try and fail, and fail to try again.” quote by Charles Kettering
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“It doesn't matter if you try and try and try again, and fail. It does matter if you try and fail, and fail to try again.”

Charles Kettering

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Repeated failure is okay; the real issue is giving up after failing.

In simple terms: Persist despite setbacks.

Key Takeaway

Never quit after a loss.

Themes

perseverance failure resilience

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • career setbacks
  • academic challenges
  • personal goals
  • health recovery

Key Concepts

psychology habit formation goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • What keeps you trying after a loss?
  • How do you balance persistence with self‑care?
A Different Perspective

May underestimate the cost of repeated failure.

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