Quote by Thomas Bailey Aldrich

They fail, and they alone, who have not striven.

They fail, and they alone, who have not striven.

Summary

This quote suggests that failure is only experienced by those who have not made any effort or taken any action towards their goals. It emphasizes the importance of trying and making an active effort in order to achieve success. It implies that if one hasn't tried or put in the necessary work, they cannot truly fail as they have not even given themselves the opportunity to succeed.

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Failure

By Thomas Bailey Aldrich

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