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Failure Quote by C.S. Lewis

“After each failure, ask forgiveness, pick yourself up, and try again. Very often what God first helps us towards is not the virtue itself but just this power of always trying again.” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““After each failure, ask forgiveness, pick yourself up, and try again. Very often what God first helps us towards is not the virtue itself but just this power of always trying again.””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, 1942

After a setback, seek forgiveness, recover, and persist; true growth lies in the habit of continual effort.

In simple terms: Seek forgiveness, recover, and keep trying.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate resilience through repeated attempts.

Themes

resilience perseverance spirituality

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal setbacks
  • career challenges
  • health recovery
  • relationship repair

Key Concepts

growth mindset humility faith

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habit can you develop to keep trying after failure?
  • How does forgiveness aid resilience?
A Different Perspective

Success may still demand resources and external support beyond personal effort.

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