He who has failed three times sets up as an instructor.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This suggests that those who fail repeatedly often turn to teaching others instead of continuing to practice themselves.
- In plain terms
- People who fail a lot become teachers.
- What can you take from it?
- Failure can lead to instructing others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do unsuccessful people become instructors?
- Is experience enough to teach?
Another view
Not all teachers are failures; some are highly successful practitioners.
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