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“it's good to have things done with when they don't work it's also good not to hate or even forget the person you've failed with.” quote by Charles Bukowski
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“it's good to have things done with when they don't work it's also good not to hate or even forget the person you've failed with.”

Charles Bukowski

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Laughing Heart”, 1994

Even when collaborations fail, avoid hatred and remember the person, focusing on growth rather than resentment.

In simple terms: Don’t hate after failure.

Key Takeaway

Practice forgiveness and learn from setbacks.

Themes

relationships failure forgiveness

Mood

reflective balanced

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • personal relationships
  • creative collaborations

Key Concepts

emotional intelligence resilience growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you separate the person from the project?
  • When is it okay to cut ties?
A Different Perspective

Counterpoint: Some toxic relationships may require distance.

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