Quote by Alan Rickman

I want to swim in both directions at once. Desire success, court failure.

I want to swim in both directions at once. Desire success, c

Summary

This quote suggests the individual's contradictory nature of wanting to experience two opposing outcomes simultaneously. The desire to swim in both directions signifies the eagerness to taste both success and failure. It implies that the person seeks success but also recognizes the value of failure in their personal growth and learning. This quote can be seen as a reflection of embracing the challenges and risks of life, acknowledging that both success and failure play integral roles in shaping our experiences and shaping us as individuals.

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Failure

By Alan Rickman

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