Quote by Malcolm Mclaren

I was taught that to create anything you had to believe in failure, simply because you had to be prepared to go through an idea without any fear. Failure, you learned, as I did in art school, to be a wonderful thing. It allowed you to get up in the morning and take the pillow off your head.

I was taught that to create anything you had to believe in f

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This quote highlights the importance of embracing failure as a necessary step in the creative process. The speaker was taught that one must believe in the possibility of failure in order to fearlessly explore ideas and move forward without reservation. Failure is seen as a positive experience, as it teaches valuable lessons and allows for personal growth. It is described as a catalyst for a fresh start, symbolized by removing the pillow off one's head and embracing a new day filled with possibilities.

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