Disaster Quote by Nadine Gordimer
“Success sometimes may be defined as a disaster put on hold. Qualified. Has to be.”
About This Quote
Defining success as postponed disaster suggests resilience and redefinition of failure.
In simple terms: Success can be a delayed disaster.
Reframe setbacks as temporary.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business crises
- personal setbacks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate delay from denial?
- What metrics indicate true success?
Success may still be harmful.