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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Piyush Shukla

Famous quote of the day by Rudyard Kipling: “You rise and fall by your own efforts. Remember, it is a waste of time to...” — Inspiring life lessons on self-responsibility, discipline, resilience, personal growth, and why focusing on your own journey is the strongest path to lasting success by the English author known for The Jungle Book

Today's Quote of the Day comes from Rudyard Kipling, whose timeless words still speak directly to modern life: “You rise and fall by your own efforts. Remember, it is a waste of time to worry about anyone else in this struggle.” At a time when comparison dominates social media and outside opinions shape daily decisions, this Quote of the Day feels surprisingly relevant. It shifts attention away from competition and back toward personal responsibility. That simple change in perspective can alter careers, relationships, and even self-confidence.

Every generation faces different challenges, but one truth remains remarkably constant. People often spend more energy measuring themselves against others than improving themselves. Kipling's insight exposes that habit with unusual clarity. Success rarely arrives because someone else failed. It grows from discipline, resilience, and the willingness to continue when nobody is watching.

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