Quote by Charles Dickens

So, I must be taken as I have been made. The success is not mine, the failure is not mine, but the two together make me.

So, I must be taken as I have been made. The success is not

Summary

This quote suggests that a person's identity is shaped by both their successes and failures. It emphasizes that one cannot be solely defined by their achievements or their mistakes, but rather by the combination of both. It implies that these experiences, whether positive or negative, contribute to the development and complexity of an individual's character. In essence, the quote highlights the importance of embracing all aspects of oneself and recognizing that they are an amalgamation of their triumphs and setbacks.

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By Charles Dickens

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