Louise Phillips Writer: Thought for the Weekend

Friday, April 15, 2011

Thought for the Weekend - Samuel Beckett

Now I know lots of people have heard this quote before, but just like the reason why clichés become clichés, many people can relate to it. The quote below is a slightly different one to the normal one, so I guess Mr Beckett was asked about failure more than once!

'Go on failing. Go on. Only next time, try to fail better.'

- Samuel Beckett -

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Dave KingApril 15, 2011 at 3:58 AM
Like it. Like it very much - and hadn't heard that version.
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lucychiliApril 15, 2011 at 10:31 PM
ouch!
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LouiseApril 16, 2011 at 4:06 PM
It's good alright Dave, and yes lucychill, ouch!
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Shortlisted for BEST IRISH CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2019 THE HIDING GAME

Awarded Literature Bursary from the Arts Council of Ireland 2016

Longlisted CWA Dagger Award 2016

Awarded Writing Residency Cill Rialaig 2015

Shortlisted for BEST IRISH CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2014 & 2015 LAST KISS & THE GAME CHANGER

Winner of BEST IRISH CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2013 - THE DOLL'S HOUSE

Shortlisted in Arts & Literature for Tatler Woman of the Year 2013

Shortlisted for BEST IRISH CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2012 - RED RIBBONS

Awarded Arts Bursary for Literature 2012 - South County Dublin Arts Division

Shortlisted - Bridport UK 2011

Winner of the April 2011 Irish Writers Centre 'Lonely Voice Platform'

Longlisted -RTE Guide/Penguin Short Story Competition 2010 & 2011

Winner of the Jonathan Swift Award 2009

Shortlisted - Molly Keane Memorial Award 2008

Winner in the NWA Awards 2008

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Friday, April 15, 2011

Thought for the Weekend - Samuel Beckett

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