Quote by Michael Morpurgo

Admitting failure is quite cleansing, but never - pleasurable.

Admitting failure is quite cleansing, but never - pleasurabl

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This quote suggests that admitting one's own failures can be emotionally liberating and purifying, allowing for personal growth and learning. However, it also acknowledges that this process is usually difficult and uncomfortable rather than enjoyable. By acknowledging and accepting our failures, we can move past them and strive for future success, but the act itself may be challenging and confronting our ego.

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