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Mistakes Quote by Jules Verne

“Science, my boy, is made up of mistakes; but of mistakes which lead to the discovery of truth.” quote by Jules Verne
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““Science, my boy, is made up of mistakes; but of mistakes which lead to the discovery of truth.””

Jules Verne

About This Quote

Source Book: Journey to the Center of the Earth, 1864

Scientific progress arises from trial and error, where mistakes guide discovery.

In simple terms: Mistakes lead to truth.

Key Takeaway

Embrace errors as learning steps.

Themes

science learning progress

Mood

curious inquisitive

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • research
  • education
  • innovation
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

experiment error discovery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What recent mistake taught you something valuable?
  • How do you differentiate productive errors from harmful ones?
A Different Perspective

Not all mistakes are equally productive; discernment needed.

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