Our jovial star reigned at his birth.
William ShakespeareRead
There is no losing in Jiu-Jitsu. You either win or you learn.
Interpretation
In Jiu-Jitsu, every experience is valuable, whether you succeed or fail.
This quote emphasizes the idea that participation in Jiu-Jitsu is not solely about victory. Instead, it highlights the importance of learning from every experience, framing failures as opportunities for growth and self-improvement, which is a fundamental principle in martial arts and life alike.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming challenges, you could use this quote to illustrate the value of learning from setbacks.
Our jovial star reigned at his birth.
He reached for his pocket, and found there, only reality
Far more has been accomplished for the welfare and progress of mankind by preventing bad actions than by doing good ones.
The true felicity of life is to be free from anxieties and pertubations; to understand and do our duties to God and man, and to enjoy the present without any serious dependence on the future.
I don't believe in astrology. The only stars I can blame for my failures are those that walk about the stage.
I think that a young state, like a young virgin, should modestly stay at home, and wait the application of suitors for an alliance with her; and not run about offering her amity to all the world; and hazarding their refusal. Our virgin is a jolly one; and tho at present not very rich, will in time be a great fortune, and where she has a favorable predisposition, it seems to me well worth cultivating.
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