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Courage Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray

“Let the man who has to make his fortune in life remember this maxim. Attacking is his only secret. Dare, and the world always yields: or, if it beat you sometimes, dare again, and it will succumb.” quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
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““Let the man who has to make his fortune in life remember this maxim. Attacking is his only secret. Dare, and the world always yields: or, if it beat you sometimes, dare again, and it will succumb.””

William Makepeace Thackeray

About This Quote

Source Novel: Vanity Fair, 1848

Bold action and perseverance turn setbacks into opportunities for success.

In simple terms: Dare to act, even after failure.

Key Takeaway

Embrace risk and keep trying.

Themes

courage perseverance risk

Mood

motivational reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • personal challenges
  • career advancement

Key Concepts

Resilience growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it wise to pause after a failure?
  • How do you measure the right amount of risk?
A Different Perspective

Repeated daring can lead to burnout if not balanced.

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