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It is the "try" that is more often counted for…

“It is the "try" that is more often counted for righteousness and not the success or failure.” quote by Edgar Cayce
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“It is the "try" that is more often counted for righteousness and not the success or failure.”

Edgar Cayce

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Effort and intention are valued more than outcomes, emphasizing moral worth of trying.

In simple terms: Trying is valued more than success.

Key Takeaway

Focus on sincere effort.

Themes

effort morality intention process success

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

ethical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal goals
  • creative projects
  • learning new skills
  • overcoming fear

Key Concepts

virtue ethics psychology of motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motivates you to try?
  • Is effort enough for moral judgment?
A Different Perspective

Success still matters in many contexts.

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