By Sean Fagan
 

Below, is a brief clip from a great film (One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest)

In this scene, Jack Nicholson attempts to win a bet by lifting a water fountain.

It's a great clip, have a look...

*Please excuse the coarse language.

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When Jack fails to lift the water fountain he exclaims to his fellow patients..."at least I tried God damn it, at least I did that".

The above quote perfectly encapsulates an age-old truth - when we attempt something difficult, something that challenges us - we are going to occasionally fail.

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