Quote by John Burroughs

A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.

A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he b

Summary

This quote implies that failure isn't determined by the number of times a person fails, but rather by their attitude towards it. It suggests that as long as an individual takes responsibility for their failures and does not shift the blame onto others, they can still be considered resilient and capable of success. Blaming others is seen as an indicator of giving up and accepting failure, whereas acknowledging personal accountability allows for growth and the potential to overcome obstacles.

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Success & Failure

By John Burroughs

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