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Defeat Quote by Werner Herzog

“I have learned a lot through defeats, and, until today, it's - I'm still haunted by defeats, and they do happen. Sometimes, a film of mine is rejected. And how do you deal with it? And you have to learn how to deal with it and survive anyway.” quote by Werner Herzog
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“I have learned a lot through defeats, and, until today, it's - I'm still haunted by defeats, and they do happen. Sometimes, a film of mine is rejected. And how do you deal with it? And you have to learn how to deal with it and survive anyway.”

Werner Herzog

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Wild Blue Yonder, 2015

Defeats are inevitable; confronting and surviving them builds resilience.

In simple terms: Failure teaches survival.

Key Takeaway

Embrace setbacks, keep moving.

Themes

resilience learning perseverance

Mood

thoughtful determined

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career setbacks
  • creative rejection
  • personal loss

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What lessons have defeats taught you?
  • How can you turn rejection into opportunity?
A Different Perspective

Survival alone may not lead to growth.

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