Errol Morris Quotes

I don't get cast for every job and I understand that.

Being rejected is not nice, and it never gets any easier no matter where you are in your career.

I've had way more rejections than I've had jobs.

I've gotten rejected a lot.

I'll tell you what, this is a humbling sport.

I haven't got enough fingers to count the number of clubs who rejected me.

I got to the big leagues when I was 20. I thought I had it all figured out. Went to spring training that next year and started off well, got sent down, and I pouted pretty much all of 2000. And it wasn't the right way to handle it.

There were people who supported me but there were even more who denied me opportunities.

I had my share of rejections.

I've had enough rejection for multiple lifetimes.

Rejection is the one constant of human experience.

I experienced rejection numerous times.

Saying no is so heartbreaking.

The most successful people in the world are people who were rejected more than anybody else.

People have let me down in the past. I've loved something, and it's become a disgrace. I'd rather start again.

What's important is not the accolades and memories of success but the way you respond when opportunities are denied.

No is the foundation that we can build our yes on.

Take No as a question.

Never take no personally. Sometimes people tell you no for a reason that has nothing to do with you. You must keep going.

I've failed a million times on stage. I've listened to notes that I knew weren't right. I've pitched ideas and let other people change them, knowing that it was the wrong choice. The question you have to ask yourself is: How do you want to fail? Do you want to fail in a way that feels like it respects your tastes and value system?

Rejection kills, disappointment only maims.

Facebook turned me down. It was a great opportunity to connect with some fantastic people. Looking forward to life’s next adventure.

When Time got rid of my column, I thought it was all over. It was really sad. And then, I just started pushing it to lots of places. And I thought someone would run my column, I thought it was popular, and no one wanted it.

After rejection - misery, then thoughts of revenge, and finally, oh well, another try elsewhere.

Many people are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed; they chew the bitter pill which they would not even know to be bitter if they had the sense to swallow it whole in a cup of patience and water.