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“Grant me that I may not be a coward, feeling your mercy in my success alone; but let me find the grasp of your hand in my failure.” quote by Rabindranath Tagore
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“Grant me that I may not be a coward, feeling your mercy in my success alone; but let me find the grasp of your hand in my failure.”

Rabindranath Tagore

About This Quote

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

A prayer to avoid cowardice, seeking mercy in triumph but also guidance in failure.

In simple terms: Ask for courage, grace in success and help in failure.

Key Takeaway

Seek strength and humility in all outcomes.

Themes

courage humility faith

Mood

hopeful spiritual

Type

prayer inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal challenges
  • career obstacles
  • moral dilemmas

Key Concepts

spiritual growth ethical conduct

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner resources can you develop?
  • How do you balance reliance on grace and personal effort?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on external mercy may limit self‑empowerment.

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