Excuses Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: The Pennsylvania Gazette, 1750
Excuses hinder achievement; those who habitually excuse themselves rarely excel elsewhere.
In simple terms: Excuses stop success.
Key Takeaway
Eliminate excuses to improve performance.
Themes
responsibility
productivity
self-discipline
Mood
critical
instructive
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal goals
- workplace
- education
- self-improvement
Key Concepts
habit formation
accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you make excuses?
- How can you replace them with action?
A Different Perspective
Excuses can sometimes protect mental health.
