Deeper Quote by Shunryu Suzuki
“We try, and we try, and we fail; and then we go deeper.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Zen Buddhism, 1970
Persistence leads to deeper understanding after repeated failure.
In simple terms: Keep trying, even when you fail, to go deeper.
Key Takeaway
Embrace failure as a path to depth.
Themes
perseverance
learning
depth
Mood
calm
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- skill acquisition
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Zen
mindfulness
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “going deeper” mean to you?
- How can you turn setbacks into insight?
A Different Perspective
Failure can erode confidence if not reframed.
