Quote by Stephen Richards

Definition of failure - wishful sinking!


Definition of failure - wishful sinking!

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of failure is akin to a sinking feeling that arises when our hopes or desires do not materialize. It proposes that failure is rooted in our wishes and aspirations, indicating that when these aspirations fall short, we perceive it as a failure. By defining failure as "wishful sinking," the quote highlights that it is the gap between what we desire and what we achieve that influences our perception of failure.

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