[Speech] THE GREATEST GLORY IN LIVING LIES NOT IN NEVER FALLING, BUT IN RISING EVERY TIME WE FALL. - Mandela's Inspiration
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
/ðə ˈɡreɪtɪst ˈɡlɔːri ɪn ˈlɪvɪŋ laɪz nɒt ɪn ˈnevər ˈfɔːlɪŋ, bʌt ɪn ˈraɪzɪŋ ˈevri taɪm wi ˈfɔːl/
Overcoming failure
Nelson Mandela emphasized resilience and perseverance with "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." His life, marked by long imprisonment and eventual triumph, illustrates this principle. Mandela’s words inspire individuals to persist through challenges and setbacks in pursuit of their goals.
Background
Nelson Mandela
Anti-Apartheid Revolutionary
Various speeches, late 20th century