Quote by Bruce Barton

We pay just as dearly for our triumphs as we do for our defeats. Go ahead and fail. But fail with wit, fail with grace, fail with style. A mediocre failure is as insufferable as a mediocre success. Embrace failure! Seek it out. Learn to love it. That may be the only way any of us will ever be free. Tom Robbins Before you give up hope, turn back and read the attacks that were made on Lincoln.

We pay just as dearly for our triumphs as we do for our defe

Summary

This quote by Tom Robbins encourages embracing and learning from failure. It highlights the notion that failure is an inevitable part of life and success, equating the cost of triumphs and defeats. Robbins suggests that it is better to fail with wit, grace, and style than to have a mediocre failure, just as a mediocre success is disheartening. By seeking out failure and finding the lessons within it, we can ultimately find freedom and personal growth. The quote also references the example of Abraham Lincoln, emphasizing the importance of not giving up by showcasing how he faced criticism and attacks but persevered in his pursuit of greatness.

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