Failure Quote by Osho
““This is what we go on doing. In each situation, watch. When you fail, it is God, it is fate, it is society, circumstances … a thousand and one names. But the simple phenomenon is that you don’t want to take the responsibility because it hurts the ego. But when you succeed, it is always you—it is never God, never fate, never circumstances, never your cunning strategies, no. It is simply you, your talents, your genius, your intelligence. It is always you when you succeed. Watch the ego, and don’t feed it. It dies if you don’t feed it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Secrets, Osho, 1975
We blame external forces for failure but claim sole credit for success, protecting ego; true growth requires owning both outcomes.
In simple terms: We blame others for failure but claim success as ours, protecting ego.
Key Takeaway
Own all results, check ego.
Themes
ego
responsibility
self-awareness
success
failure
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- leadership
- coaching
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
self-attribution
ego management
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you attribute successes and failures?
- What steps can you take to keep ego in check?
A Different Perspective
Ego can distort learning and hinder improvement.
