Quote by Paulo Coelho

I ask myself: are defeats necessary? Well, necessary or not, they happen. When we first begin fighting for a dream, we have no experience and make mistakes. The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.

I ask myself: are defeats necessary? Well, necessary or not,

Summary

This quote conveys the idea that failures and setbacks are an inevitable part of pursuing one's dreams. Regardless of whether they are necessary or not, they are bound to occur when starting something new without prior experience. However, the essence of life lies in the ability to bounce back from these defeats. By emphasizing the importance of resilience and the willingness to persevere, the quote suggests that success can be achieved by learning from mistakes and continuously getting back on one's feet.

By Paulo Coelho

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