Failing Quote by Thomas Merton
“A man who fails well is greater than one who succeeds badly.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Seven Storey Mountain”, 1948
Failing well teaches humility and growth, surpassing the hollow success of poor execution.
In simple terms: Fail well, succeed better.
Key Takeaway
Learn from mistakes.
Themes
failure
growth
humility
success
learning
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career
- personal development
- education
Key Concepts
resilience
self‑improvement
character development
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “failing well” look like?
- How to avoid bad success?
A Different Perspective
Bad success can be superficial.
