Quote by B. R. Hayden

The first proof of a person's incapacity to achieve, is their endeavoring to fix the stigma of failure on others.

The first proof of a person's incapacity to achieve, is thei

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This quote suggests that when someone tries to blame others for their own failures, it is a reflection of their own inability to succeed. It implies that rather than taking responsibility for their lack of achievement, they choose to shift the blame onto others as a means of protecting their own ego or reputation. In essence, this quote highlights how attempting to assign failure to others is a clear indication of one's own shortcomings and inability to achieve success.

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