Dreams quote by William Faulkner

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All of us failed to match our dreams of perfection. So I rate us on the basis of our splendid failure to do the impossib
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"All of us failed to match our dreams of perfection. So I rate us on the basis of our splendid failure to do the impossible"

- William Faulkner

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This quote by William Faulkner talks to the concept that perfection is impossible to attain. All of us strive for excellence, however ultimately, we all fail to reach it. Rather of concentrating on our failures, Faulkner suggests that we must rate ourselves on the basis of our efforts to do the difficult. This quote encourages us to acknowledge our efforts and to be happy with our efforts, even if we do not reach our goals. It is a pointer that our efforts are worth celebrating, even if we do not reach excellence. It is a reminder that our failures are not always a bad thing, but rather a sign of our courage and determination to attempt something that may be impossible. Eventually, this quote motivates us to be proud of our efforts and to acknowledge that our failures are a part of our journey.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by William Faulkner between September 25, 1897 and July 6, 1962. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Dreams. The author also have 48 other quotes.

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