There is no dishonor in losing the race. There is only dishonor in not racing because you are afraid to lose.

About This Quote

If we don’t try and do things because we are afraid we might fail, we aren’t living our lives to the fullest. We aren’t fulfilling our purpose and we aren’t living the kind of life we were meant to live. If we can look at losing as a way to learn and grow, then it makes the loss all the more valuable.

Source: The Art Of Racing In The Rain

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