My errors will point to thinking men the various roads, and will teach them the great art of treading on the brink of the precipice without falling into it. It is only necessary to have courage, for strength without self-confidence is useless.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Casanova suggests his mistakes will teach others how to navigate danger successfully. He emphasizes courage and self-confidence as vital for strength.
- In plain terms
- My mistakes will teach you how to be brave without falling.
- What can you take from it?
- Courage and self-confidence are necessary to turn strength into success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What mistake taught you the most?
- How do you build confidence?
Another view
Some mistakes are too costly to serve as effective lessons.
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