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Failure is temporary. Giving up is permanent.
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The quote distinguishes between a setback and a final decision. “Failure is temporary” means a disappointing result can change with time and further effort. “Giving up is permanent” presents quitting as the point where progress stops. Its message is that one failure does not have to define the outcome.
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- WIPO Magazine interview, reproduced by Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
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“笑いってなんなんだろうということは死ぬまで解決しないんだろうけど、そうやって死ぬまでお笑いに携わっていきたいなと思っています。”
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“人是靠自己意志的，意志十分重要。”
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