Coping-strategies Quote by Richard Appignanesi
““Noble failure atones for the impossibility of resisting progress successfully.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa, 1982
Progress inevitably encounters setbacks; failures highlight the futility of trying to halt change.
In simple terms: Failure shows change can’t be stopped.
Accept setbacks as signs of inevitable progress.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- social movements
- personal growth
- technological innovation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reframe setbacks as evidence of progress?
- What does “noble failure” mean to you?
Failure may be misinterpreted as defeat rather than a catalyst.