Quote by Joseph Barber Lightfoot

The success and the failure are not my concern, but His.

The success and the failure are not my concern, but His.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is focused on surrendering their outcomes to a higher power. They prioritize the will and judgment of someone else, potentially a divine being, rather than personal achievements or setbacks. The quote implies that the speaker's main responsibility lies in doing their best and leaving the results to this higher authority, detaching themselves from the attachments and worries typically associated with success or failure.

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By Joseph Barber Lightfoot

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