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“Perhaps it does us good to have a fall every now and then. As long as we don't break.” quote by J. M. Coetzee
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““Perhaps it does us good to have a fall every now and then. As long as we don't break.””

J. M. Coetzee

About This Quote

Source Novel: Disgrace by J. M. Coetzee, 1999

Experiencing setbacks can be beneficial if they don’t cause lasting damage.

In simple terms: Falls can teach us if we recover.

Key Takeaway

Embrace setbacks as learning opportunities.

Themes

resilience growth adversity

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • career setbacks
  • relationship challenges

Key Concepts

psychology learning from failure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you learn from a recent setback?
  • How do you ensure a fall doesn’t become a break?
A Different Perspective

Recovery may be slow and painful.

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