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B. F. Skinner

A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying.

B. F. Skinner

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Sometimes what seems like failure is actually the best possible outcome given the situation. The true error happens when a person gives up instead of continuing to make an effort.

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