Confucius redefines the very concept of achievement and honor. A life without stumbles is not a sign of greatness, but likely a sign of never having ventured beyond safe, familiar territory. The stumble, the fall, is an inevitable part of any worthy endeavor.

True "glory" is found in the response to failure—in the "rising every time we fall." This repeated act of getting back up, learning from the setback, and continuing forward is what forges strength, wisdom, and character. It demonstrates a spirit that cannot be broken by circumstance. Our scars become testaments to our resilience, not our shame.

This quote reframes our entire relationship with failure. It encourages us to see falls not as defeats, but as opportunities to demonstrate the perseverance that leads to true glory.