Quote by Frank Swinnerton

The man who fails because he aims astray or because he does not aim at all is to be found everywhere.

The man who fails because he aims astray or because he does

Summary

This quote implies that failure is not limited to specific individuals or situations. It suggests that there are two types of failures: those who fail because they have misguided goals or ambitions, and those who fail because they lack clear goals altogether. The quote emphasizes that these two types of failures can be observed in various scenarios and are not restricted to certain individuals or circumstances.

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Failure

By Frank Swinnerton

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