Failed Quote by Diane Setterfield
““Politeness. Being nice is what's left when you've failed at everything else.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Thirteenth Tale”, 2006
Politeness remains when all else fails; it’s the last resort.
In simple terms: Being nice is what’s left after failure.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate genuine kindness.
Themes
social etiquette
failure
human nature
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- customer service
- conflict resolution
- personal setbacks
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- When does politeness become a barrier?
- How can you be kind without losing authenticity?
A Different Perspective
Politeness can be insincere.
![“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)
