Thinking about Failure

Our society is obsessed with failure--probably because we are obsessed with success.

Although we can't define "success." We can only define what we want. Getting what we want is not an objective definition of success.

I think I want a high profile position. There is so much more to be and do. 

Success is counted sweetest
By those who ne'er succeed
To comprehend a nectar
Requires sorest need.

Not one of all the purple Host
Who took the Flag today
Can tell the definition
So clear of victory

As he defeated – dying –
On whose forbidden ear
The distant strains of triumph
Burst agonized and clear!

As often is the case, Emily gets it right. 

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