A real failure does not need an excuse. It is an end in itse… Inspirational Quotes A real failure does not need an excuse. It is an end in itself. — Gertrude Stein Tags: #Excuse, #Itself, #GertrudeStein, #American, #Author Mini who’s who: Gertrude Stein : American Author Born: February 3, 1874 Died: July 29, 1946 Submit a Comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.