Quote by Jean de La Fontaine

We always take credit for the good and attribute the bad to fortune.

We always take credit for the good and attribute the bad to

Summary

This quote highlights the human tendency to attribute success and achievements to personal effort and abilities, while placing blame on external factors such as luck or circumstances for failures or setbacks. It sheds light on our inclination to take pride in our accomplishments and seek recognition for them, but when faced with failures, we often shy away from responsibility and redirect accountability to external forces beyond our control. This quote serves as a reminder to acknowledge both our roles in our success and failures and to cultivate a more balanced perspective in attributing outcomes.

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Success & Failure

By Jean de La Fontaine

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