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“It’s the same kind of pleasure as with hiking: You hike uphill and it’s tough and you sweat, and at the end of the day the reward is the beautiful view. Solving a math problem is a bit like that, but you don’t always know where the path is and how far you are from the top. You have to be able to accept frustration, failure, your own limitations.”
Sylvia Serfaty (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Often times, the death of old friendships is framed through the lens of failure. It may actually be a sign of your growth and recognition of old relationships holding you back. Not all friendships are supposed to last a lifetime.”
Liam Hackett (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“...through the loss of most of its tributaries, and the failure of others, ceased to flow—although even now, in time of great floods above, its waters have occasionally reached the ocean.”
Henry George Raverty (1825–1906) said by 1906 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Raverty, H.G., The Mihran of Sind and its Tributaries : a Geographical and Historical Study" quoted in Chakrabarti, D. K., & Saini, S. (2009). The problem of the sarasvati river and notes on the archaeological geography…
“Trump's biggest failure as a political leader is that he sees the worst in people and he encourages the worst in people.”
J.D. Vance (born 1984) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview: "J.D. Vance on Why Life Might Get Worse for the White Working Class", Time (November 3, 2016)
“When people read Breitbart every single day and convince themselves that Barack Obama is a foreign terrorist, that is not a problem of government. That is a problem of community failure, and we have to recognize that.”
J.D. Vance (born 1984) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For we have here a beautiful land that none could e’er knock down, The brightest jewel that ever was known in dear old George's crown; The brightest jewel that ever was known and never can be a failure. Although the damn Labor party is doing its best to ruin Australia...”
Randolph Bedford (1868–1941) first seen 1920 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Prize Poem", in The Bulletin Book of Humorous Verses and Recitations (1920)
“Raising voices Dismayed activists raised concern in the hasty manner in which the case was handled, interpreting it as a failure of the justice system to protect the rights of victims of domestic violence.”
Christine Apolot wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The NPP has subjected Ghanaians and the people of La to severe challenges, including high taxes, increased costs of food and living, the demolition of the La General Hospital, issues at La Trade Fair, incomplete road projects, failure to fulfill the one million dollars promise, and the inability to establish a factory in La, among other grievances.”
Rita Naa Odoley Sowah (born 1968) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It would have been a sheer waste of life to stay there. I felt extremely dejected. I knew our particular effort to get through to the bridge had been a failure.”
Robert Henry Cain (1909–1974) said by 1974 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We, for our part as governments, must appreciate the biggest challenge that leadership has faced. It has not been a lack of ideas or an appreciation of what the policy and legal environment should be. It has been a failure to implement those ideas”
“Many people are aware of what I’ve accomplished in Munali Constituency. These claims of my failure come from the opposition and some within the party, it's the last efforts of a dying cause. They've resorted to this tactic, hoping their preferred candidate, a weaker choice, can secure easy nomination.”
Nkandu Luo (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Failure is not in my vocabulary' s”
Libertina Amathila (born 1940) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Failure is not in my vocabulary … I wanted to share my story with young women from Namibia, who want to do something but who may think that it is difficult or that it is only for boys or that it will take long. I wanted to encourage them and tell them that all it needs is focus, determination, courage and discipline”
Libertina Amathila (born 1940) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This comes after national outcries about the failure of police to arrest killers of Namhla, who was shot nine times and declared dead at the scene. The perpetual failures and indifference of the entire justice system has left the nation in utter despair yet again”
Poppy Mailola wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Let that boy and his accomplices work to bring you more money and put my largest picture on the front page. However, before God, they will continue to face frustration and failure in their political witch-hunt. Go and gather the facts from the offices I directed you to. Thank you, and may you be blessed.”
Nancy Acora wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“One of the major dilemmas we face both as individuals and as a society is simplistic thinking — or the failure to think at all. It is not just a problem, it is the problem.”
M. Scott Peck (1936–2005) said by 2005 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Paraphrase: Evil originates in failure to acknowledge one’s own pain and sin.”
M. Scott Peck (1936–2005) said by 2005 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Paraphrase: Evil may be thought of as a failure to complete the Oedipal process.”
M. Scott Peck (1936–2005) said by 2005 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Paraphrase: The successful resolution of the Oedipal situation permits the growth of love beyond the family; failure to resolve it results in dependency, narcissism, and immaturity in one’s capacity to love.”
M. Scott Peck (1936–2005) said by 2005 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our hidden demons are simply the residue of perfectly ordinary and almost universal insecurity, self-doubt, and fear of failure. Maybe you still resent your sister for flirting with your boyfriends in high school. Maybe you feel undervalued by your new boss. This is not even the stuff of a good, tear-soaked Oprah episode. But it can be enough to hook you into behaving in ways that don’t serve you.”
Susan David (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts.”
Chinwe Egwim wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I think that, for the most part, I've have always tried to keep my focus on telling a story without worrying about what it might mean to others. ... Some people really write towards having a message. And, for me it's always been, when someone says, 'What is your book about?' — if I could say to them what my book was about in a few sentences, that book would be a failure — for sure.”
Amor Towles (born 1964) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Disillusions all come from within...from the failure of some dear and secret hope. The world makes no promises; we only dream it does; and when we wake, we cry!”
John Oliver Hobbes (1867–1906) said by 1906 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure.”
George Edward Woodberry (1855–1930) first seen 1912 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Wendell Phillips: The Faith of an American (1912), p. 44
“I had to give up the hustle and live (at) home for three years. My father would sometimes spend weeks and months in the hospital. Then he would be better and laugh‚ then the next thing he had dementia or couldn't walk. If it wasn't diabetes‚ epilepsy‚ kidney failure‚ hypertension or blood clots in the brain‚ it was something else. One day his body couldn't take it anymore and it shut down”
Soso Rungqu (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Failure to follow procedures renders such decisions improper and unlawful”
Judy Obitre–Gama (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The greatest injustice facing Africa is the failure of the education system to empower our people as leaders.”
Rehmah Kasule (born 1971) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The poem is literature, however, not history. As such it provides a window on the mentality and the values of its audience. Loyalty is lauded, betrayal and failure to fulfill one’s duty condemned.”
Richard Abels (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Failure to maintain order for all presidential candidates during their public appearances has resulted in an ominous atmosphere of tension, hostility, and clear danger.”
Elizabeth B. Andrews (1911–2002) said by 2002 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: ANDREWS, Elizabeth Bullock Retrieved 9 April 2025
“Sometimes when you’ve failed, it’s hard to see past that failure”
Vuyelwa Booi (born 1981) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For me, what failure was growing up was not being able to make a mistake and disappointing my parents. We are taught that it's not OK to make mistakes”
Ayanda Borotho (born 1981) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: ‘We are the original shandis’ — Ayanda Borotho on embracing her body;‘The things people have said can stick so much they become an invisible wound’,21 July 2023,by Constance Gaanakgomo
“Failure is a stepping stone, it's about how you see it. See it half-full. When you feel like you are buried, it doesn't necessarily mean you are buried, maybe you are planted, and that is something I had to teach myself. I see things in harvest rather than lack in seasons where I feel like I'm failing”
Ayanda Borotho (born 1981) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have learned, from my experience that being an entrepreneur is about failing. But it’s a necessary experience that gives invaluable lessons. It’s also important to have a good support system around you because failing can be demotivating. Every failure is a contributing factor to what you need to learn, no matter what you are aspiring to achieve.”
Kajal Bagwandeen (born 1983) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: My Journey to success with Kajal Bangwadeen,Sep 20, 2018 by K Danielles Media
“The so-called no kings protests have been a complete and utter failure with minuscule attendance.”
Steven Cheung (political advisor) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: ‘No Kings’ protests recap: Millions rallied against Trump, organizers say" Independent (June 15, 2025)
“The rumour has continued to spread due to the failure of the state governments in the south west region to assure the people of the security of their lives. However, our investigation has revealed that the kidnappers terrorizing the people of the south west zone are drawn from the Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo and some other ethnic groups in Nigeria.”
Femi Falana (born 1958) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The fifth stone is a magic stone, my David, Made up of fear and failure, lies and loss.”
Stella Benson (1892–1933) said by 1933 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Anyone with the privileged gift of life has a fair chance to turn the page on failure.”
Charles Inojie (born 1970) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Many entertainers measure success the wrong way – Charles Inojie 22 March 2023, PUNCH (Nigeria).
“We need people like you with a passion for making things work, who embrace failure as a chance to learn and who are not afraid to tackle challenges head on. You are already great role models for aspiring engineers at school in the area and beyond.”
Cressida Hogg wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our country stands wounded by many years of cumulative leadership failure.”
“The challenges in the PDP, it’s not the fault of Asiwaju, the president. No. The failure in my home – God forbid – is not the fault of my neighbour.”
Ayo Fayose (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Sometimes sickness is good, it reshapes your life. Sometimes poverty is good, it helps your life. Sometimes failure makes you to reorder your life. It is not the end of your life.”
Ayo Fayose (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Being poor does not predestine people to failure or make them violent, abusive, drug addicts or criminals. But grinding hardship, the struggle to keep out of debt, homelessness, inadequate housing and the constant fight against ever‑increasing odds leading to mental illness and low physical care are the breeding ground for social ill”.”
Valerie Howarth, Baroness Howarth of Breckland (1940–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You think you’ve waited too long, that you’re a failure.”
Chiara Francini (born 1976) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I believe that we have made failure seem like the worst experience, be patient with the journey of entrepreneurship; it takes time to achieve your set goals.” reflecting on resilience and learning from setbacks”
Nneile Nkholise wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I knew that it was not the end of the world and I had to pick myself up, accept my failure, and learn from it. My family also supported me and this helped me pull through.”
Senamile Masango (1987–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Every situation and comment was filtered through the lens of ‘I am not enough’, ‘I am a failure’, and ‘I am a burden’, leading to a distorted self-image and a sense of being unloved unless I performed perfectly, Even when I graduated and secured a good job, it did not come with happiness as I thought.”
Yvette Ishimwe (born 1996) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/13599/news/education/rwandan-author-opens-up-about-overcoming-depression-in-new-book (The new Times, January 08, 2024)
“I told myself I wasn’t going to try anything again, I’m a failure in life”
Regina Honu wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When it fails the user may be notified of authentication failure, yet this behavior is implementation dependent.”
“In any case current devices cannot distinguish between our attack and a normal authentication failure.”
“But one of the key things that came out of the barriers, and it was supported by a lot of people, was number one the lack of communication within clubs and the lack of opportunity to conduit between the Pasifika community and the leaders of the community in the club space, and then another issue was the fear of failure or embarrassment to put yourself out there.”
Tracy Atiga wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source