Admit Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But by all means, try something.”
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.
Embrace failure as feedback.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- personal development
- scientific research
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions are you testing?
- How do you decide when to pivot?
Not all failures are equally informative; some may be due to flawed premises.