Fallen Quote by Tom Stoppard
“Better a fallen rocket than never a burst of light.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Real Thing, 1982
A failed attempt (fallen rocket) is preferable to never having tried to shine (burst of light).
In simple terms: Trying and failing is better than never trying.
Embrace risk and effort.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- artistic projects
- scientific research
- personal goals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you attempt if fear weren’t a factor?
- How can we reframe failure as learning?
Fear of failure may paralyze action.