“SUCCESS is not final; failure is not fatal.” Sir Winston Churchill’s famous words carry a deep meaning. It is not a single failure in an exam, test or a match that will be the end of the line for you as you might think. It is not a full stop, and even if you think it is, then it is a premature full stop. The best is yet to come because failure is not fatal .You will have ample opportunities ahead in life. Prepare yourself for you might have lost a battle but not the war.

Accept failure with dignity and grace. Move on to the next game. Life is like a bicycle --to maintain your balance you have to keep moving forward or else you will fall if you stop moving.

Moreover, failure is nothing but a step towards success. Many famed people who achieved greatness, failed many times before they were finally successful. The victory is sweetest when the battle is hard. This is why one should never give up on one’s dreams. Follow them even if you have failed in achieving what you desire, and ultimately, you shall triumph.

Today’s generation tends to get disheartened easily. They should fight till they emerge victorious.

Dr Saad Riaz

Mardan

Published in Dawn, February 25th, 2020