Quote by George Bernard Shaw

When I was a young man I observed that nine out of ten things I did were failures. I didn't want to be a failure, so I did ten times more work.

When I was a young man I observed that nine out of ten thing

Summary

This quote highlights the mindset of perseverance and determination in the face of repeated failures. The speaker acknowledges their initial tendency to fail but refuses to let it define them. Instead of giving up, they choose to increase their efforts by tenfold, emphasizing their commitment to overcoming obstacles. This quote underscores the importance of hard work and the belief in one's ability to learn from failures and ultimately achieve success.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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