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“When speaking of love, and suffering a broken heart, the student said, 'You can't drown if you vow to never swim again.' To which the master replied, 'You will also never choke if you don't eat.'” quote by Anonymous
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“When speaking of love, and suffering a broken heart, the student said, 'You can't drown if you vow to never swim again.' To which the master replied, 'You will also never choke if you don't eat.'”

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Source Proverb: Traditional oral tradition, unknown origin

Avoiding fear of failure can paradoxically limit growth; embracing risk leads to progress.

In simple terms: Fear of failure can trap you.

Key Takeaway

Embrace risk.

Themes

risk growth fear learning

Mood

cautious encouraging

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • personal development
  • sports

Key Concepts

courage experimentation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fear holds you back?
  • How can you take calculated risks?
A Different Perspective

Risk without preparation can be reckless.

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