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“And I am wrong more often than I am writing. And even then, I am often wrong.” quote by Andrea Gibson
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““And I am wrong more often than I am writing. And even then, I am often wrong.””

Andrea Gibson

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Madness Vase", 2014

The speaker acknowledges frequent mistakes in both thought and writing, yet persists despite errors.

In simple terms: I’m often wrong, but I keep trying.

Key Takeaway

Embrace mistakes as learning.

Themes

humility self-awareness growth

Mood

reflective determined

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • daily reflection
  • creative work

Key Concepts

cognitive bias self-criticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you turn errors into insight?
  • What habits help you stay resilient?
A Different Perspective

Mistakes can erode confidence if not reframed.

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