Black Quote by Peter Greenaway
“You should be allowed to rub out and start again, it means that you are human. The purists are tedious, they tell you a mistake is like an enduring black mark. Nonsense -- better to be human than some infernal machine never going wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, 1989
Humans should accept mistakes and restart, unlike rigid perfectionists who view errors as permanent stains.
In simple terms: Embrace mistakes and start over; perfection is unrealistic.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself to reset and learn.
Themes
humanity
imperfection
resilience
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative work
- personal growth
- learning from failure
- overcoming perfectionism
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you view errors as opportunities?
- What habits help you reset after a setback?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can stifle innovation and cause anxiety.
