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Hee that stumbles and falles not, mends his pace.

“Hee that stumbles and falles not, mends his pace.” quote by George Herbert
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“Hee that stumbles and falles not, mends his pace.”

George Herbert

About This Quote

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

When someone stumbles, they do not stop; they adjust their pace and continue moving forward.

In simple terms: Stumbles lead to adjustment, not failure.

Key Takeaway

Embrace setbacks as opportunities to adjust.

Themes

perseverance resilience growth

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal setbacks
  • career challenges
  • creative blocks
  • physical injury

Key Concepts

poetry self‑discipline learning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What adjustments have you made after a setback?
  • How can you turn a stumble into momentum?
A Different Perspective

Not all stumbles are fatal; some may cause lasting harm.

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