The test of success is not what you do when you are on top. Success is how high you bounce when you hit the bottom.

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Thomas A. Edison said, “The test of success is not what you do when you are on top. Success is how high you bounce when you hit the bottom.” Edison was talking about being able to bounce back after being knocked down by failure, or disappointment. If someone fails, the best thing they can do is get up and try again.

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