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“Failure was here before you and she’ll be here after you and she won’t even notice you go.”
Catherynne M. Valente (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The 4,400 business corporations that disappeared by merger during 1968 were a small number compared with the 12,000 that disappeared by failure, or the 207,000 new corporations that were formed. Even the $43 billion in securities exchanged in mergers that year were only 3.3 percent of the market value of corporate securities.”
Neil H. Jacoby (1909–1979) said by 1979 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“One of feminism’s biggest failures is its failure to insist that feminism is, first and foremost, about truly, deeply, and unapologetically loving women.”
Brittney Cooper (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A person without hope is doomed to failure, and one of the great gifts God has given us is the gift of faith, which tells us about his love for us and our love for him. Because of that faith, there is this great hope. Jesus validated this by his resurrection. No matter how difficult life can be, there is the ultimate hope for salvation and peace in the Resurrection.”
Adam Maida (born 1930) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: For Cardinal Maida, a Time to Recollect (February 6, 2009)
“The Soviet Union did not collapse because of the failure of communism, although it is difficult to call it communism - it was only the path to it. It collapsed because Gorbachev and other leaders of the country tried to introduce capitalism into the communist system.”
Jeff Monson (born 1971) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It's unclear how the crime of 'failure to report' under Article 23 will be enforced, but it's definitely putting pressure on us, hoping we'll retreat in the face of difficulty.”
Glacier Kwong (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I can't speak for everybody, and I don't want to say it for an entire culture, but for me, coming from an immigrant family, it's very difficult to go find your voice, which requires a lot of failure.”
Lulu Wang (born 1983) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in "Lulu Wang’s The Farewell lays bare the textured lives of immigrant families" in Dazed (31 May 2019)
“But I think a failure like that is always a learning experience. I feel like I’ve learned a lot about myself, and how to apply myself going into my next competition. It’s hard to skate like that, but I can only get better from here.”
Mirai Nagasu (born 1993) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in "Mirai Nagasu: “I am impressed with myself, if that makes sense”" in Inside Skating (January 3, 2018)
“And saying that doesn’t get you in trouble, does it?” His smile broadened. “Nope. Not a bit.” He straightened up, stuck out his hand. “I’m glad I was able to come and give you the inside scoop on—absolutely nothing. And on the people who have absolutely nothing to do with it.” Caine smiled. “Your failure to impart any information has been very illuminating.”
Charles E. Gannon (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Failure is the victory of experience.”
Hossein Nuri (born 1954) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Illuminationist Depictions (2015) by Nadia Maftouni, p. 104
“Parents do not care about children: there is a failure of the family. They have given them only money and good life without taking care of their education, ideas, mentality. They have exposed them to the ideological propaganda that promised them to become heroes or have Heaven, by killing. There is a generation gap.”
Gervas Rozario (born 1951) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Bishop of Rajshahi: "Behind the radicalization of young people there is the failure of the family" (6 July 2016) Fides News Agency
“The greatest focus should be on fighting international terrorism, which in short time became the largest threat to global security. The situation is compounded by the numerous local conflicts in the world and the failure of the West to overcome differences and to ensure the creation of a United front against this evil.”
Sergei Shoigu (born 1955) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Russian Defence Minister appreciated the activities of the SCO in matters of international security" (2017)
“I hear from other Bishops, he says, that there is a failure of Catechesis, that things are not sticking, that kids are going to Catholic Schools and then they are graduating from the Catholic Church, not just from school. It’s not a marketing question! It’s a question of how are we going to express the deep questions in their heart? How are we going to help them find answers?”
Thomas Dowd (bishop) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Synod: Bishop Dowd on ‘fitting the pieces of the puzzle' (19 October 2018)
“We in China, like you, want a better world, not for ourselves alone, but for all mankind, and we must have it. It is not enough, however, to proclaim our idea[l]s or even to be convinced that we have them. In order to preserve, uphold, and maintain them, there are times when we should throw all we cherish into our effort to fulfill these ideals even at the risk of failure.”
Soong Mei-ling (1898–2003) said by 2003 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The teachings drawn from our late leader, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, have given our people the fortitude to carry on. From five and a half years of experience, we in China are convinced that it is the better part of wisdom not to accept failure ignominiously, but to risk it gloriously.”
Soong Mei-ling (1898–2003) said by 2003 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If we do not accept and function by the circumstances as they exist, we not only condemn ourselves to eternal failure but we miss the opportunity now given for a revolution more total and complete than anything ever before in all history.”
James Mason (neo-Nazi) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Working in an industry that is mostly dominated by men has its own challenges. I realised I needed to make certain adjustments. I had to work on managing all the dynamics of gaining entry and acceptance into the big boys’ club. The pressure was real and sometimes the fear of failure could be all-consuming”
Elizabeth Nerwande wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For me, failure teaches self-confidence and tenacity”
Divine Ndhlukula (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Today, the world is incapable of establishing global regulations for the planet, due to the failure of lofty global politics, which meddles with everything.”
José Mujica (1935–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Even before I became a certified tree doctor, I had transplanted more than 100 giant trees, mostly between 500 and 1,000 years old, and I can say that I never had one failure.”
Konami Tsukamoto (born 1949) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Nippon.com Profile/Article by Julian Ryall - Woman Arborist Heals Trees, Parks, Souls - 9 May 2016 - Archive
“Failure happens, but it’s not fatal.”
Bola Adesola wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Nigeria needs to be rescued urgently. What we see in our country is massive failure of our leaders.”
Oby Ezekwesili (born 1963) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Oby Ezekwesili's reaction to 2019 Debate.
“Israel will welcome a comprehensive, diplomatic solution which permanently solves the Iranian nuclear threat. In the case of a failure to achieve such a solution, Israel is keeping all options on the table and it must be said that if the international community does not take a vigorous stance on this issue — Israel will do so. Israel will protect itself.”
Isaac Herzog (born 1960) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Cited in "Israel will protect itself against Iran if world won't, Herzog warns new US envoy", The Times of Israel (5 December 2021).
“A wonderful flaw about human beings is that we're incapable of making perfect copies. Our failure to copy our heroes is where we discover where our own thing lives. That is how we evolve.”
Austin Kleon (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Tt is unimaginable how much the peoples of the region pay for the failure of a strong, efficient and integrated Maghreb union.”
Mohamed Ould Ghazouani (born 1956) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Mohamed Ould Ghazouani (2021) cited in "El Ghazouani: Mauritania Offers Hand in Restoring Ties Between Maghreb Countries" on Morocco World News, 24 December 2021.
“In the event of a failure of another significant (power) source (in Poland), it (Młoty Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric Power Plant) will protect the system against possible shortages in the power system. Meanwhile, the reservoir created for water storage will also perform retention and recreational functions, thereby contributing to the development of the Kłodzko Valley in which it is located.”
Michał Dworczyk (born 1975) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Michał Dworczyk (2022) cited in: "Poland set to resume work on largest hydroelectric plant after 33 years" in Notes from Poland, 18 January 2022.
“Fundamentalism, especially the kind which appropriates itself of a religious matrix, is never acceptable. It is a stance exploited merely as a means to justify extremism or even failure of a personal life or vision of the future.”
Emil Paul Tscherrig (1947–2026) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Norway: Apostolic Nuncio Tscherring says “religious fundamentalism is unacceptable” (26 July 2011)
“For Christians, in their 2,000 year-long history, red is the color of the blood of the martyrs, it is the color of the Holy Spirit. This is not the color red of the Marxist revolution, which was a resounding failure, nor of the nihilism of Nietzsche, which leads to nothing and to meaninglessness even though it exalts the super man”
Demetrio Fernández González (born 1950) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Red World Youth Day bandanas recall love of martyrs (24 February 2011)
“There's nothing like a nostalgia trip to make you feel alien from both your past and your present. You also see what's static in you, what you hadn't the courage or strength to change, and all your old fears, the ones you still carry. The disappointment of your failure is palpable. It's terrible to go around bumping into yourself like that.”
Steve Toltz (born 1972) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Energy poverty is first and foremost a political failure which requires an adequate political response which tackles the root causes of injustice while ensuring a fair and sustainable future for all. Energy is a public good, but we need to start treating it as such – because we haven’t been doing so.”
Mick Wallace (born 1955) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Taxing windfall profits of energy companies (debate)" (6 July 2022)
“To assume a task beyond one’s capability is not proper for a Mu’min. The consequence will be failure, disgrace, worry, and shame. Frustration will then overtake one.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have been down and out and have had circumstances on every front which could have potentially broken me and made me give up. But I have a tenacious fighting spirit and have learnt not to see rejection and failure as a reflection of my abilities or as a reflection of my journey but as necessary growing pains.”
Lebogang Maruapula wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A major criticism that can be levied against our movement today is our glaring failure to teach our history to those who follow, and to honor those who stood alone. I was honored to share the stage with early activists such as Morris Kight and Buffy Dunker.”
Pat Parker (1944–1989) said by 1989 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The only cause of the failure of the revolution of 1779, was that it was presented by only one half of the intelligence race — an intelligence differing it is true, in some of its peculiarities, but from that very difference calculated to form a truer republic.”
Lucretia Mott (1793–1880) said by 1880 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Cry, the Beloved Country [1948] was another Uncle Tom's Cabin [1852]- in Africa. The failure in imaginative comprehension of the African character in European fiction lies in the fact that the African is not seen in an active causal-effect relationship with a significant past.”
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o (1938–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It has been God’s favor upon my life but also my hard work. Not just music but also whatever I set my hands on, I make sure I give it my all because I do not like being failure in life,”
Butera Knowless (born 1990) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
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“My greatest fear would be the fear of failure.”
Abiola Bashorun (born 1985) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I just turned forty-two. I've been selfish. I've been an asshole. I've made mistakes and I've been all too human. Twelve years ago this book would have been about how spectacular I am. That book would have sucked ass. Yeah it would have had its moments, but the last dozen years have been marred with failure and loss and gifted with growth, reflection, and hopefully, a little wisdom.”
Tim Kennedy (fighter) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I'm excited. This is the beginning of a whole new amazing year of failure and suffering. I can't wait to get started.”
Tim Kennedy (fighter) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Failure to comply with the UN and AU resolutions and decisions to cooperate and bring to justice genocide fugitives has a negative impact on the maintenance of peace and security, which should be obvious to this Council”
Valentine Rugwabiza (born 1963) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: ["Rwanda implores UN to back arrest of Genocide fugitives"], The New Times (09 June 2021)
“Kaufman’s fault. He had not planned, had not seen far enough ahead. Failure of vision was a sin the universe did not forgive.”
Nancy Kress (born 1948) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The potential failure to learn from history carries risks.”
Mathilde Mukantabana (born 1958) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rwandan Ambassador pays homage to past and present. Mshale. (May 2014)
“They are ready to pay Rwf2 of every kilogramme of inputs sold, noting that there ought to be better management of the fund to avoid failure.”
Madeleine Ayinkamiye first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Madeleine Ayinkamiye, an agro-dealer in Rwamagana District, said (The New Times, Monday, October 22, 2018)
“Failure to involve the designated officials in contract negotiations casts doubt on the transparency and fairness of the negotiation process. As such, the district may unnecessarily acquire goods, services and works at expensive costs .”
Beline Uwineza first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.ktpress.rw/2021/09/karongi-district-back-in-parliament-with-same-procurement-mistakes/ ( KT Press , September 29, 2021 )
“Failure and mistakes are part of a process.”
Mariame Kaba (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You are lucky to be wherever you find yourself, some people have it worse. Failure makes rooms for improvements and that’s how I operate.”
Elizabeth Elohor Isiorho (born 1980) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Her definition of failure, and what it has taught her (20 July 2019)
“Failure makes rooms for improvements and that’s how I operate. Nothing keeps me down for too long, I dust myself and get back up.”
Elizabeth Elohor Isiorho (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I think it was a failure of imagination from political media to really believe that nativism was where the base of the party was. Birtherism had political salience with the Republican base. Once you talk to Republicans, you’d realize that was true.”
Astead Herndon (born 1992) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Arab Spring was a complex phenomenon which, unfortunately, did not achieve the goals of greater democracy and social justice that seemed to be its driving forces. However, it is legitimate to ask how much the pursuit of particular economic and geopolitical interests contributed to this failure at the international community level.”
Pietro Parolin (born 1955) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From an interview of Stefania Falasca, Col Vangelo diplomazia di pace, Avvenire.it (February 8, 2014)
“It was a frightening time for me, in terms of my faith in the profession I had chosen.... I was more than a little rattled—make that terrified—by the failure of senior editors at prominent magazines to jump at a story that would get international attention, especially when those editors professed to deplore the war and want it to end.”
Seymour Hersh (born 1937) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source