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“Instead of writing it wrong six times and then writing it right, I think it wrong six times and then write it right the seventh time.” quote by Fran Lebowitz
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“Instead of writing it wrong six times and then writing it right, I think it wrong six times and then write it right the seventh time.”

Fran Lebowitz

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1995

Emphasizes learning from repeated mistakes before achieving correctness.

In simple terms: Learn through repeated errors before success.

Key Takeaway

Accept mistakes, persist until correct.

Themes

learning perseverance mistakes

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • studying
  • writing
  • coding
  • skill development

Key Concepts

growth mindset error analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you turn each mistake into insight?
  • When is it okay to stop repeating an error?
A Different Perspective

Repeated errors may waste time without reflection.

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