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#1087682 added April 20, 2025 at 10:24pm
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Failure is the best teacher
Prompt:
“Good people are good because they’ve come to wisdom through failure.”
William Saroyan
Is it always true that people gain wisdom when they fail, and have you ever gained wisdom from any failure?



That's a thought-provoking quote from William Saroyan! While the idea that good people gain wisdom through failure holds a lot of truth, I wouldn't say it's always the case. Some individuals might possess an innate sense of empathy and morality, guiding them to do good without necessarily experiencing significant personal failures. Others might learn valuable lessons and develop wisdom through observing the mistakes of others or through thoughtful reflection on various experiences, not just their own missteps.
However, I do believe that failure is a powerful teacher for many. It can strip away illusions, force introspection, and build resilience. When we stumble, we have the opportunity to analyze what went wrong, understand our limitations, and develop more effective approaches for the future. This process of learning and adaptation can certainly contribute to the development of wisdom and, in turn, influence one's actions and character in a positive way.
As for me my Guru says that failure and vacuum in life teaches the best of lessons. As in nature wherein everything is illusory, a person or an organisation can prosper at the expense of someone or something. To come out of the worldly illusion failure is the best teacher.

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