A proud heart can survive general failure because such a failure does not prick its pride. It is more difficult and more bitter when a man fails alone. (Chinua Achebe)

A proud heart can survive general failure because such a failure does not prick its pride. It is more difficult and more bitter when a man fails alone.

Chinua Achebe

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