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"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall," is a common saying on the subject of perseverance. It means that no matter how hard you hit or how low you go, all you need to do is get back up and keep going. It is a saying about the power of persistence and determination, and it applies to any area of life: parenting, sports, business, and so on.
Source: The Struggle Is One: Voices And Visions Of Liberation
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