Courage · Japan · Asia
Seven Times Down
Original proverb · 日本語
« 七転び八起き »
Translation
Fall seven times, stand up eight.
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- —Oversize · 240 g/m²
- —Combed cotton
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- —Europe shipping
Meaning
Falling is never the last word: standing up once more is enough to change everything.
Cultural context
A Japanese proverb capturing the spirit of resilience (ganbaru), prized from sport to study.
Design story
Inspired by the daruma doll, which always rights itself when knocked over.
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