Failure Quote by Donald O. Clifton
““As the wit W. C. Fields advised: 'If at first you don't succeed, try again. Then quit. There is no point making a fool of yourself.' This advice is easy to give and difficult to put into practice, but as you build your strengths, sometimes making great progress, sometimes slipping back, take comfort from the fact that this is how a strong life is supposed to be lived.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Soaring with the Eagle by Donald O. Clifton, 1995
Repeated effort and occasional failure are natural; perseverance, not perfection, defines a strong life.
In simple terms: Keep trying, accept setbacks, grow stronger.
Key Takeaway
Embrace persistence over perfection.
Themes
resilience
growth
effort
Mood
encouraging
realistic
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career development
- skill building
- personal challenges
- educational pursuits
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑help
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you know to pause?
- How can you measure progress beyond outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Success can be elusive and may cause burnout.
