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Disaster Quote by Nadine Gordimer

“Success sometimes may be defined as a disaster put on hold. Qualified. Has to be.” quote by Nadine Gordimer
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“Success sometimes may be defined as a disaster put on hold. Qualified. Has to be.”

Nadine Gordimer

About This Quote

Defining success as postponed disaster suggests resilience and redefinition of failure.

In simple terms: Success can be a delayed disaster.

Key Takeaway

Reframe setbacks as temporary.

Themes

success failure resilience definition

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • business crises
  • personal setbacks

Key Concepts

risk management psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate delay from denial?
  • What metrics indicate true success?
A Different Perspective

Success may still be harmful.

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