Climbs Quote by John Greenleaf Whittier
“Who never wins can rarely lose, Who never climbs as rarely falls”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Paradox of Winning and Losing”, 19th century
Success and failure are intertwined; avoiding risk prevents both victory and defeat.
In simple terms: Risk‑taking leads to both wins and losses.
Key Takeaway
Take calculated risks to experience growth.
Themes
risk
success
failure
balance
Mood
cautious
optimistic
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career choices
- investment decisions
- personal challenges
- creative ventures
Key Concepts
paradox
decision making
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks have you avoided?
- How might risk change your outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding risk may lead to stagnation.
![“I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong, a good man on a mountain, with a great sense of humour, and I liked that. I think George and I could've done that together ... I've probably never told George that.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/edmund-hillary-3760_climbs_i-ve-often-thought-about-that-and-the-on_12447.jpg)
