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“Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But by all means, try something.” quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
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“Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But by all means, try something.”

Franklin D. Roosevelt

About This Quote

Source Speech: Fireside Chat, 1941

Experimentation and honest assessment lead to progress; keep trying despite setbacks.

In simple terms: Try, assess, and keep trying.

Key Takeaway

Embrace failure as feedback.

Themes

perseverance learning innovation

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • personal development
  • scientific research
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

growth mindset resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions are you testing?
  • How do you decide when to pivot?
A Different Perspective

Not all failures are equally informative; some may be due to flawed premises.

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