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A Quote by unknown on try, fail, failure, optimism, pessimism, and self-confidence

When a person says, "I'll try," the part he doesn't say is "but I'll probably fail."

unknown : Gaia Child
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sherab : Myna Qui
over 2 years later
sherab said

I've found that this is often true for me. I can't speak for others but, when I qualify a statement of intent with try, it is because I don't want to lie.
It sounds weird to say ”I will do it even if I die first,” but maybe that's a better way to live.

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