Failure Quote by Joseph Conrad
““It's only those who do nothing that make no mistakes.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad, 1900
Only inactivity guarantees freedom from error, but also from any achievement.
In simple terms: Doing nothing avoids mistakes but also prevents success.
Embrace action despite risk of error.
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When to use this quote
- personal projects
- career decisions
- creative endeavors
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What risk are you avoiding?
- How can mistakes become learning opportunities?
Inaction also prevents progress and learning.