Failing Quote by Plato
“If one has made a mistake, and fails to correct it, one has made a greater mistake.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: The Republic, Plato, c. 380 BC
Failing to fix an error compounds the problem, making it worse than the original mistake.
In simple terms: Not correcting a mistake makes it bigger.
Key Takeaway
Fix errors promptly.
Themes
responsibility
learning
integrity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- project management
- leadership
- education
Key Concepts
Ethics
self‑improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- What error have you ignored?
- How can you create a habit of timely correction?
A Different Perspective
Correction may be difficult or costly.
