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There is only one thing that can put you further ahead than success, and that is failure. When you are successful, you are whole and complete. That is wonderful, but with wholeness you cannot break out beyond your own universe. When you fail, you are broken. You look at the pieces of yourself lying on the ground and say, "This is worthless, I must go beyond this." Failure is wasted if you return only to the place from where you fell. If your plans fail, think bigger,aim higher. - Rabbi M.... Sign in to see full entry.