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Land Quote by Mary Butts

“Sink twice before you strike out for land.” quote by Mary Butts
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“Sink twice before you strike out for land.”

Mary Butts

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Sea Voyage, 1921

Enduring repeated failures builds the strength needed to finally achieve one's goals.

In simple terms: Failure builds strength for success.

Key Takeaway

Learn from setbacks before pursuing goals.

Themes

perseverance growth determination

Mood

hopeful steady

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • academic research
  • personal challenges
  • sports training

Key Concepts

resilience learning cycles goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you transform setbacks into motivation?
  • When is persistence counterproductive?
A Different Perspective

Repeated failure may erode confidence if not managed.

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