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Quotes On Failure (And Overcoming It) From Women Who’ve Succeeded Despite Their Hurdles

It's important to remember that failure is par for the course when trying to succeed at anything—let these powerful words inspire you to keep going in the face of it.
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Maya Angelou

“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” ― Maya Angelou

“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.” ― Beverly Sills

“Success is most often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.” ― Coco Chanel

“Failure is a greater teacher than success” ― Clarissa Pinkola Estés

“When you take risks you learn that there will be times when you succeed and there will be times when you fail, and both are equally important.” ― Ellen DeGeneres

“Failing is another steppingstone to greatness.” ― Oprah Winfrey

“Failure is so important. We speak about success all the time. It is the ability to resist failure or use failure that often leads to greater success. I’ve met people who don’t want to try for fear of failing.” ― J.K. Rowling

“The phoenix must burn to emerge.” ― Janet Fitch

“A bad day for your ego is a great day for your soul.” ― Jillian Michaels

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