Eight Quote by Bodhidharma
“I never lost or fail, not yet conquered. If I fall seven times, I get up eight”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Shurangama, 8th century
Encourages perseverance: each failure is a step toward eventual success, emphasizing resilience.
In simple terms: Fall seven times, rise eight.
Key Takeaway
Persist despite setbacks.
Themes
resilience
perseverance
growth
Mood
inspirational
calm
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal challenges
- skill development
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
self‑discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What failures have taught you?
- When is it wise to change direction?
A Different Perspective
May overlook limits of endless effort.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
