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Failure Quote by Caroline Eden

“Setbacks and failure are all part of a well-balanced kitchen diet and life. I have come to know this. And it makes me think about Carla's satisfying and assured title, taken from the Bible: 'Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith' (Proverbs 15:17). But it…” quote by Caroline Eden
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““Setbacks and failure are all part of a well-balanced kitchen diet and life. I have come to know this. And it makes me think about Carla's satisfying and assured title, taken from the Bible: 'Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith' (Proverbs 15:17). But it is another proverb that perhaps best sums up her well-travelled, well-fed life: 'a contented mind is a continual feast' (Proverbs 15:15).””

Caroline Eden

About This Quote

Source Blog: Reflections on Proverbs, 2021

Setbacks and failures are essential for a balanced life, echoing biblical wisdom about contentment and humility.

In simple terms: Failure is part of a balanced life.

Key Takeaway

Embrace setbacks as growth.

Themes

resilience humility wisdom

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • culinary arts
  • life coaching

Key Concepts

philosophy spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you turn setbacks into lessons?
  • What practices foster contentment?
A Different Perspective

Failure can be demotivating if not reframed.

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