If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breath a word about your loss.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It describes the resilience needed to lose everything and restart without complaint.
- In plain terms
- Be willing to lose all your gains and start over quietly.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain grace and persistence after failure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react when you lose?
- Can you start over without bitterness?
Another view
Repeated failure without adjustment can lead to wasted effort.
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