Question

Discuss the meaning of this proverb in 50-70 words.

Fall seven times, stand up eight. (japanese proverb)​

Answer 1

Here is one interpretation: if the quote had said, “Fall seven time and stand up seven times,” then resilience would be its exclusive point. Yet, after falling seven times, the quote calls for one to stand up an extra (eighth) time—this “double stand” after so many falls is the thing that breaks the pattern and completes both the sentence and the hypothetical person!  Choosing to never give up hope, and to always strive for more. It means that your focus isn't on the reality in front of you, but on a greater vision that may not be reality yet.