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Failure after long perseverance is much grander than never to have a striving good enough to be called a failure
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"Failure after long perseverance is much grander than never to have a striving good enough to be called a failure"

- George Eliot

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This quote by George Eliot talks to the power of determination and the importance of pursuing something higher. It recommends that failure, after an extended period of hard work and commitment, is a much more honorable outcome than never ever having actually tried at all. It suggests that failure is not something to be ashamed of, however rather something to be happy with. It encourages us to take threats and to strive for something higher, even if it means that we might stop working. It likewise suggests that failure is a needed part of growth which it can be a valuable learning experience. Ultimately, this quote encourages us to take threats and to never quit, even if we may fail. It reminds us that failure is not the end, however rather a stepping stone to success.

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George Eliot This quote is written / told by George Eliot between November 22, 1819 and December 22, 1880. She was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 100 other quotes.

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