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“The wise and the brave dares own that he was wrong.” quote by Benjamin Franklin
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“The wise and the brave dares own that he was wrong.”

Benjamin Franklin

About This Quote

Source Letter: 1750s correspondence on personal growth

Admitting mistakes shows wisdom and courage, fostering personal improvement

In simple terms: Owning errors shows bravery

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility and learning

Themes

wisdom humility courage

Mood

reflective encouraging

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • leadership training
  • conflict resolution
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

Self‑awareness growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humility affect leadership?
  • When is it wise to admit error?
A Different Perspective

Admitting fault can be socially risky; not all admit mistakes

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