Failure Quote by Plautus
“There are occasions when it is undoubtedly better to incur loss than to make gain.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Comedy of Errors, 250 BC
Sometimes accepting loss is wiser than pursuing gain.
In simple terms: Loss can be preferable to risky gain.
Consider loss when risk is high.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- investment choices
- business negotiations
- personal finance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is loss the better option?
- How to evaluate risk vs reward?
Loss may feel like failure.