George E. WoodberryDefeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure.
About This Quote
This quote by Theodore Roosevelt is an important reminder that we must not dwell on our failures, but rather celebrate our accomplishments. It is said that this is the only way we can move forward and grow as human beings.
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