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I've Failed Over And Over And Over Again In My Life And That Is Why I Succeed. Some People Want It To Happen, Some Wish It Would Happen, Others Make It Happen. I Can Accept Failure, Everyone Fails At Something. But I Can't Accept Not Trying.

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I've Failed Over And

Michael Jordan

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I've Failed Over And Over And Over Again In My Life And That Is Why I Succeed. Some People Want It To Happen, Some Wish It Would Happen, Others Make It Happen. I Can Accept Failure, Everyone Fails At Something. But I Can't Accept Not Trying.

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