Asking for forgiveness Quote by Kate Brian
“It was easier to ask for forgiveness than permission?”
About This Quote
Source Quote: Business Advice, 2018
Seeking forgiveness after acting can be easier than obtaining prior approval, highlighting risk‑taking.
In simple terms: Ask forgiveness, not permission.
Key Takeaway
Consider bold actions.
Themes
risk
decisionmaking
leadership
Mood
cautious
strategic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- startup pivots
- creative projects
- legal compliance
Key Concepts
ethics
consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- When is seeking forgiveness appropriate?
- What are the long‑term costs?
A Different Perspective
May damage relationships or reputation.
![“People in the world ask for forgiveness, but [true] ‘pratikraman’ does not happen by doing that. That is like when people casually say ‘sorry’ or ‘thank you’. There is no significance in that; the significance is of ‘alochana-pratikraman-pratyakhyan’ (acknowledgement of the mistake, repentance and…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4f7/dada-bhagwan-31_acknowledment_people-in-the-world-ask-for-forgiveness_245419.jpg)
