"if at first you don't succeed" meaning in English

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Proverb

Etymology: Shortened from if at first you don't succeed, try try again. Etymology templates: {{m|en|if at first you don't succeed, try try again}} if at first you don't succeed, try try again Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=}} if at first you don't succeed, {{en-proverb}} if at first you don't succeed
  1. Persistence is important in the pursuit of success.
    Sense id: en-if_at_first_you_don't_succeed-en-proverb-uPhgjsLg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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