Probable Quote by T.S. Eliot
““About anyone so great as Shakespeare, it is probable that we can never be right; and if we can never be right, it is better that we should from time to time change our way of being wrong.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Sacred Wood, 1920
We can never be completely correct; occasional errors are preferable to stubborn certainty.
In simple terms: Accept occasional mistakes over rigid certainty.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and flexibility.
Themes
error
humility
learning
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- scientific research
- personal growth
- decision making
Key Concepts
epistemology
self‑critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What errors have taught you the most?
- How can you stay open to correction without losing direction?
A Different Perspective
Too much self‑doubt can hinder confidence.
