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If you try and lose then it isn't your fault. But if you…

“If you try and lose then it isn't your fault. But if you don't try and we lose, then it's all your fault.” quote by Orson Scott Card
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“If you try and lose then it isn't your fault. But if you don't try and we lose, then it's all your fault.”

Orson Scott Card

About This Quote

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

Responsibility lies in taking action; avoiding effort shifts blame onto others.

In simple terms: Trying avoids blame; not trying makes you responsible.

Key Takeaway

Act, don't avoid.

Themes

responsibility effort accountability

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational ethical

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • leadership decisions
  • personal goals
  • public policy

Key Concepts

ethics personal agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you avoid trying to escape blame?
  • How can you balance effort and realistic limits?
A Different Perspective

If circumstances prevent trying, blame may still be misplaced.

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