Guest guest Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Thus Spake The Lord Take failure coolly and take victory also coolly. The second is a very difficult mental exercise. The winners must be thankful to the losers for their victory, for if only the losers had put in a little more effort, they would have carried away the prizes instead. The losers by running neck to neck with you also prompted you to run faster, and thus encouraged you to win. They gave you the grit to put in that extra pace which brought the prize into your hands. And the losers! I ask you not to lose self-confidence. Do not attach too much value to victory or too much importance to defeat. Even in examinations, when you fail, do not be overcome by despair and do silly things like attempting to take your own life. Life is much more precious than that. You are born for much greater things than the passing of examinations. Be brave and patient. All is not lost if you do not pass an examination which tests just one aspect of your intelligence! Your destiny does not depend upon examination marks; it depends more on character, will-power and the grace of God. Reference: Sathya Sai Speaks; Vol. I, P. 151-152. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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