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Failure Quote by Ernest Holmes

“The person who is to succeed will never let his mind dwell on past mistakes. He will forgive the past in his life and in the lives of other people. If he makes a mistake he will at once forgive it.” quote by Ernest Holmes
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“The person who is to succeed will never let his mind dwell on past mistakes. He will forgive the past in his life and in the lives of other people. If he makes a mistake he will at once forgive it.”

Ernest Holmes

About This Quote

Source Book: The Science of Mind, 1926

Success comes from focusing forward, forgiving past errors, and extending forgiveness to others.

In simple terms: Let go of past mistakes and forgive to move forward.

Key Takeaway

Practice forgiveness and forward focus.

Themes

self-improvement forgiveness mindset

Mood

motivational hopeful

Type

self-help inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Therapy
  • coaching
  • leadership training
  • personal journaling

Key Concepts

Personal growth psychology of forgiveness resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we cultivate genuine forgiveness?
  • What habits help keep focus on future goals?
A Different Perspective

Forgiveness can be difficult when harm is severe or unacknowledged.

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