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What's a quote that has stuck with you for your whole life? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by zinklog@lemmy.fmhy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I always loved browsing such posts on reddit, so thought I should make one on lemmy too

Edit: Usually these kind of posts only used to have excerpts from books or ancient proverbs, but now I am seeing a lot more quotes from shows/movies/games are also resonating with people. It's pretty cool to see.

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[–] teawrecks@sopuli.xyz 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"I never lose, either I win or I learn."

As fluffy as this quote sounds, I always find it relevant. From taking on a difficult task at work, to getting past ladder anxiety in a video game. If you've ever executed on something so well that afterwards you felt like it was a waste of time, it might be. You didn't get an opportunity to learn. Which reminds me of another relevant quote, "Losing is fun!"

[–] NiTRo_SvK@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

But don't let that slip into toxic positivity, it's natural to be upset about losing.

[–] teawrecks@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah for sure, we're all allowed to have emotions. I just find this quote helps me process mine and maybe it will help others with theirs.

[–] Nemo@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Natural is not always good. Being disappointed or frustrated are acceptable reactions; getting upset is not.

[–] NiTRo_SvK@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Maybe poor choice of words on my part, sad would be better.