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Failing Quotes - Page 31

Appear to know only this--never to fail nor fall.

Epictetus (1866). “The Works of Epictetus: Consisting of His Discourses, in Four Books, the Enchiridion, and Fragments”, p.97

Everyone fails. Everyone is constantly failing. It is all part of life, and especially this job of being an actor.

"Actor Diego Klattenhoff: On Knowing When to be Hard on Yourself and When to Let it Go". Interview with Robert Piper, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.

When all else fails, start running!

Dean Karnazes (2012). “Run!: 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss”, p.1, Rodale

Once you permit yourself to compromise, you fail yourself.

Dean Karnazes (2012). “Run!: 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss”, p.98, Rodale

The shadow disguises itself in our projections, when we react intensely to a trait in others that we fail to see in ourselves.

Connie Zweig, Steven Wolf (2009). “Romancing the Shadow: A Guide to Soul Work for a Vital, Authentic Life”, p.40, Wellspring/Ballantine

It's bad policy to speculate on what you'll do if a plan fails when you're trying to make a plan work.

"Lawmakers Demand Answers on New Iraq Plan". www.washingtonpost.com. January 12, 2007.

A Gallagher Girl's real grades don’t come in pass or fail—they're measured in life or death.

Ally Carter (2008). “Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy (B&N Custom Pub)”, Hyperion