--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Suspice, etiam si decidunt, magna…" description: "\"“Suspice, etiam si decidunt, magna conantes \" \"Admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail\" \"Admira, incluso si caen, a quienes empren..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d46/seneca-956_admire_suspice-etiam-si-decidunt-magna-conantes_2985660.jpg" --- # Suspice, etiam si decidunt, magna conantes " "Admire those… ![“Suspice, etiam si decidunt, magna conantes " "Admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail" "Admira, incluso si caen, a quienes emprenden grandes iniciativas” quote by Seneca](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d46/seneca-956_admire_suspice-etiam-si-decidunt-magna-conantes_2985660.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d46/seneca-956_admire_suspice-etiam-si-decidunt-magna-conantes_2985660.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d46/seneca-956_admire_suspice-etiam-si-decidunt-magna-conantes_2985660.jpg) > ““Suspice, etiam si decidunt, magna conantes " "Admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail" "Admira, incluso si caen, a quienes emprenden grandes iniciativas”” [Seneca](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/seneca/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Admire those who strive for greatness, even if they fail, because effort itself is noble. **In simple terms:** Respect effort, not just success. Key Takeaway Value perseverance over outcome. Themes effort resilience humility Mood inspirational encouraging Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - personal goals - team projects - creative endeavors - learning new skills Key Concepts virtue ethics Stoicism goal setting Questions to Reflect On - What motivates you to try despite possible failure? - How can we support those who fail? 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