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I have the courage to be mistaken.

“I have the courage to be mistaken.” quote by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
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““I have the courage to be mistaken.””

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

About This Quote

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

Courage to be mistaken embraces openness to learning and intellectual humility.

In simple terms: Be brave enough to be wrong.

Key Takeaway

Accept mistakes, grow wiser.

Themes

courage humility learning

Mood

thoughtful encouraging

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • debate
  • creative work

Key Concepts

philosophical skepticism self‑reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • When did admitting error lead to success?
  • How can you foster a culture that values correction?
A Different Perspective

Fear of error can hinder action.

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