Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.

Samuel Beckett

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Topic

Perseverance Persistence Failure

Author

Samuel Beckett

Source

Worstward Ho

Medium

Short story

Statement Type

Advice

Language

English

Time

1989 1980s 20th century

Occupation

Playwright Writer

From

Ireland Europe

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Citation

Beckett, Samuel. "Worstward Ho!" Nohow On. The Limited Editions Club, 1989.

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Time
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Topic
Maintaining healthy boundaries Being a good neighbor Neighbors

Author

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Source
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Medium
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Statement Type
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Language
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Time
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Era
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Original Citation

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Current Citation

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