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Be cautious Quote by John Lubbock

“Be cautious, but not too cautious; do not be too much afraid of making a mistake; a man who never makes a mistake will make nothing.” quote by John Lubbock
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“Be cautious, but not too cautious; do not be too much afraid of making a mistake; a man who never makes a mistake will make nothing.”

John Lubbock

About This Quote

Source Book: The Study of Man by John Lubbock, 1882

Excessive fear of error paralyzes action; some mistakes are necessary for achievement.

In simple terms: Being too scared of mistakes stops progress.

Key Takeaway

Accept risk, learn from errors.

Themes

caution risk growth

Mood

anxious determined

Type

motivational pragmatic

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • scientific research
  • personal development
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

psychology error tolerance innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mistake could you embrace as a learning chance?
  • How does fear limit your potential?
A Different Perspective

Overcaution can lead to missed opportunities and stagnation.

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