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Failure Quote by Meister Eckhart

“The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake.” quote by Meister Eckhart
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“The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake.”

Meister Eckhart

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Book of Spiritual Teachings, 14th century

Inaction leads to larger losses than the risk of erring, urging proactive decisions.

In simple terms: Doing nothing costs more than making a mistake.

Key Takeaway

Act before fear stops you.

Themes

caution decisionmaking risk

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • personal growth
  • health decisions
  • environmental policy

Key Concepts

Opportunity cost error tolerance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks are you avoiding by staying idle?
  • How could a small error lead to a better outcome?
A Different Perspective

Mistakes can have unforeseen negative consequences; sometimes inaction is safer.

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