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by Sarah Daniel - September 06, 2003

Describe a setback, failure, or ethical dilemma you have faced. How did you resolve it? What impact did it have on you? What would you do differently if you could go back in time?

In the words of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising each time we fall." Whether in ancient days or the present, this phrase holds true for all of humanity. It holds true for my life as well, as I came to realize early last spring. I had already been writing as a staff member of The…

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