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“A man can get discouraged many times but he is not a failure until he begins to blame somebody else and stops trying.” quote by John Burroughs
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“A man can get discouraged many times but he is not a failure until he begins to blame somebody else and stops trying.”

John Burroughs

About This Quote

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

Repeated discouragement isn’t failure; blaming others and quitting marks true failure.

In simple terms: Failure is when you stop trying and blame others.

Key Takeaway

Own effort, avoid blame.

Themes

resilience personal responsibility failure

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • career setbacks
  • personal relationships
  • team projects
  • health goals
  • financial setbacks

Key Concepts

psychology self‑efficacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond when discouraged?
  • What habits keep you accountable?
A Different Perspective

Blaming others can mask underlying issues and prevent learning.

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